Soldiers march on Western front

摘要

More than £60,000 has been invested to help battle with the increasing problem of weed growth in the Grand Western Canal. A new weed boat has been paid for by money from Devon County Council, which manages the canal and country park. "Although the canal suffers from several other invasive plans, none are proving as problematic as water solider," explained Councillor Roger Croad. "Canal Rangers have been operating the existing weed harvesting boat five days a week since April, but they are still struggling to keep on top of it.