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7 Feb 2025

Scrub control at Bottomcombe Quarry, Easton, Portland

Portland - Bottomcombe Quarry, Easton


Small Blue and its larval foodplant – Kidney Vetch

We are continuing our new programme of work on the area of Bottomcombe Quarry below the Windmill at Easton, which is a renowned butterfly site with Small Blues and Silver-studded Blues as well as many other species of invertebrates.  And wonderful wildflowers. We shall be working today to control bramble and clematis scrub in the field on the eastern side of the tramline/footpath hoping eventually to graze animals (perhaps ponies) to keep the scrub under control.
Initially we shall be clearing the fenceline of the area between the new houses and the disused railway track, using handtools, chainsaws and brushcutters.
Meet at 9am at the end of Park Road O.S. ref: SY691714, or walk to find us if you arrive later.
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Parking is further along Park Road: O.S. SY691716 ; What3Words: bitter.keener.pens and see google map.
Bring your lunch and refreshments and if you have them, bring your tools: loppers, bow, secateurs, and gloves. We can provide tools. If you are a ticketed brushcutter or chainsaw operator, please bring your own PPE.
This project is a collaboration between three local Community Interest Companies (CIC’s): EuCAN, The Portland Association and Portland Nature.