Cows return to Wanstead Park to graze Ornamental Water lakebed

Three English Longhorn cows returned to Wanstead Park earlier this month and, for the first time, they are being allowed to graze across the dried-out lakebed of Ornamental Water.

“It’s a powerful example of using nature itself to protect this historic landscape. It is critical to stop roots damaging the banks and islands while we tackle the long-term challenges affecting the park’s 300-year-old water system,” said Caroline Haines, Chair of the Epping Forest and Commons Committee.

Visitors are asked to stay off the lakebed.

Author: Editor