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Ploughing Created Historic Soil Bank
- Centuries of ploughing with oxen caused soil to riffle downhill, creating a large bank at High Ash Farm.
- This physical feature is a living reminder of a farming method lasting around a thousand years.
Horse Power Revolutionized Ploughing
- Transition from oxen to horses improved ploughing efficiency with greater maneuverability.
- The invention of the mould board plough enabled turning soil over rather than just riffling it.
Himalayan Balsam's Dual Role
- Himalayan balsam, introduced as a garden plant, spread rapidly and is invasive along waterways.
- Despite being a pest, it supports bees and moths like the elephant hawk moth at High Ash Farm.