A local landscaping company will provide free services to assist in the management of the nature reserve in Paget.

The Bermuda Audubon Society said that Horsfield Landscaping & Design Ltd will be assisting in the upkeep of the Alfred Blackburn Smith Nature Reserve.

The 8.7-acre costal reserve, located on the South Shore, is open to both members of the society as well as the Coral Beach Club, located just to the east.

“For some years Kevin Horsfield and his team have given a ‘day of service’ on the reserve to maintain the paths and tackle invasive casuarinas trees,” Andrew Dobson, president of the Bermuda Audubon Society, said.

“Now they are taking this a step further by maintaining the pathways on an ongoing basis.”

As an entirely volunteer-based organisation, the society was very grateful for the assistance, Mr Dobson said.