UK; River Itchen Weed Cutting Dates 2021

River Itchen Weed Cutting Dates 2021

The river Itchen Weed Cutting dates 2021 have now been finalised by the Environment Agency and The Test & Itchen Association.

Test & Itchen Association Weed Cutting Dates 2020

Sector A: River Itchen Weed Cutting Above Durngate Sluice ( Winchester)

Sector A Cutting Dates Sector A Clearing Off Dates
Monday 3rd May – Friday 7th May Saturday 8th May
Sunday 6th June – Sunday 13th June Monday 14th June –Tuesday 15th June
Monday 5th July – Sunday 11th July Monday 12th July – Tuesday 13th July
Saturday 14th Aug – Saturday 21st August Sunday 22nd August – Monday 23rd August

Sector B: River Itchen Weed Cutting Below Durngate Sluice ( Winchester)

Sector B: River Itchen Weed Cutting Dates 2019 Sector B Clearing Off Dates
Tuesday 4th May – Saturday 8th May Sunday 9th May
Monday 7th June – Monday 14th June Tuesday 15th June – Wednesday 16th June
Tuesday 6th July – Monday 12th July Tuesday 13th July – Wednesday 14th July
Sunday 15th Aug – Sunday 22nd August Monday 23rd August – Tuesday 24th August

WINTER OPEN PERIOD
Weed may be cut any time after 2nd October 2020 until 15th April 2021. Owners are asked to ensure that cutting is completed before trout spawning begins and that cut bank side vegetation is not allowed to fall in the river.

1. Weed Cutting should start at the beginning of the dates allowed. You must inform your downstream neighbour when you have finished clearing off and of any subsequent problems. Regular communication with your neighbours upstream and downstream is […]