Bulrush and Bur-reed Cutting and Removal
Aquaclear provide a nationwide service is the removal of Bullrush and Bur-read from all types of inland watercourses
Bulrush and Bur-reed and aquatic plants that grow in the margins of a watercourse, developing think, dense root systems or 'rhizomes'. While a small amount of these plants can act as a pretty feature to inland waterways, excessive growth can become problematic
The Problems with Excessive Growth in the Margins
Bulrush and Bur-reed can:
Block Inlets and Outlets
Increase in volume year after year, reducing the capacity and depth of the watercourse
Impede the movement of boats and watercraft
Hold back water and reduce flow
Choke and outcompete other plants
Increase the risk of flooding
Keeping Water Moving
Most waterways will have a delicate system of incoming and outgoing water that can be disrupted by excessive growth in the margins. Particularly in canals where it's vital that a steady stream of water is maintained and the canal is kept open for the movement of watercraft
Bulrush and Bur-reed will grow out from the margins, increasing in volume year after year, reducing the water depth and possibly closing up open water altogether. It is not uncommon to see disused canals and small waterways that have become completely overgrown and choked with these species
Cutting and Clearing Bulrush and Bur-reed
The simplest form of control we provide at Aquaclear is the mechanical cutting and removal of these species from the watercourse. This is a quick, short term solution that allows the waterway to be opened up. This is a great solution if you are not looking for the total removal of the species as it will encourage new growth and keep the habitat healthy
Keeping a Balance
When working with trusts and councils across the country, we understand the importance of cutting as a short term solution, as bur-reed and bulrush can be a vital habitat for a whole host of water dwelling wildlife. Our precision cutters can ensure that only small portions or narrow channels can be cut and cleared of these species, ensuring the best of both worlds; keeping water moving while maintaining vital habitat.
Root & Rhizome Removal
Bulrush and Bur-reed grow vast, complex root systems or 'rhizomes' under the water surface. In extreme cases, some lakes, canals and ponds can become choked from excessive marginal growth that gets worse every year.
In cases where inlets or outlets are becoming blocked, or the watercourse has reduced inside due to encroachment of the margins, rhizome removal can prove to be a better solution to the problem than cutting alone
This process involves the use of our grip and grab buckets, which can reach down deep below the water surface and pull the rhizomes out, providing a slower but more permanent solution for any bulrush and bur-reed issues
Species Specific
Click below to see how we deal with other specific plant species or return to the main aquatic weed cutting page
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