Thursday 4 and Tuesday 9 August 2022: Balsam Pulling Days in South Brent as part of the Dartmoor Invasive Species Project. Following the survey conducted by ecologist Mervyn Newman for Dartmoor National Park, Mervyn, and Dartmoor Ranger Ella Briens and are looking for help to tackle Himalayan Balsam around the moor. In addition to the South Brent days, there will also be sessions in Princetown on 3 & 10 August and Lustleigh on 8 August. All sessions start at 10am.“If anyone is able to help out it will be really appreciated. Please dress for Dartmoor and bring gloves.” Please let Mervyn know directly if you would like to attend any of these sessions – mervynnewman@btinternet.com or call 07927 045042.