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Two Tunnels route: work to Lyncombe Vale section
A hundred or so yards north of Combe Down Tunnel, now visible from some way along the old trackbed once more.
Tree and vegetation removal in progress ...
Trees are being removed where they obstruct the route or risk damage to structures, the principle being followed is generally to remove the minimum number compatible with clearing the way for the Two Tunnels route, and replace the number lost by replanting with native species.
The opportunity has been taken to clear some of the laurel because where it grows it suppresses everything else ...
Two Tunnels route: work to Lyncombe Vale section
A hundred or so yards north of Combe Down Tunnel, now visible from some way along the old trackbed once more.
Tree and vegetation removal in progress ...
Trees are being removed where they obstruct the route or risk damage to structures, the principle being followed is generally to remove the minimum number compatible with clearing the way for the Two Tunnels route, and replace the number lost by replanting with native species.
The opportunity has been taken to clear some of the laurel because where it grows it suppresses everything else ...