Animals and plants will be given a helping hand to flourish in the rare water meadow environment of Scarning Fen.
Breckland Council has joined forces with the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Mid-Norfolk Conservation Trust and local volunteers to cut the meadows at the site on the outskirts of Dereham.
Councillor Paul Hewett, Breckland's executive member for projects, said he was delighted that the council had taken over stewardship of the fen, ushering in a new era for conservation at the site.
Mr Hewett said: "Scarning Fen is one of only a handful of water meadows in the country, and it is fantastic that we have such a unique and beautiful space in the heart of our district.
“We are dedicated to ensuring the preservation and proper management of Scarning Fen for the benefit of our community and the environment for generations to come."
Specialized hand-powered machinery is being used to cut overgrown foliage at the site, and volunteers from the Mid-Norfolk Conservation Trust are raking up the cuttings.
SP Landscapes will be tasked with clearing away the vegetative waste. The collected materials, including wood chips, hedge and grass cuttings, will be transported to a biomass power plant in Thetford.
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