Wanstead Flats fires leave damage to grassland areas and oak trees

The City of London Corporation has assessed the impact of recent grass fires on Wanstead Flats.

It follows a 14-acre blaze in July and two smaller, consecutive fires in August.

“Our checks have, sadly, confirmed the loss of important areas of broom (Cytisus scoparius) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and damage to grassland areas and to some oak trees… Thanks to the swift work of firefighters and forest keepers, burn depth is mostly shallow, giving the land a better chance to recover naturally,” said a spokesperson.

Author: Editor