Fencing was put in place on the Marsh last year to protect the river from ‘poaching’ damage by grazing animals, although all areas of this common land are open to the public. The main footpath along the river, part of the Hertfordshire Way, is now separate from the fenced area to the East. There are accessible gates at the southern and northern ends of the Marsh, plus one in the middle. There is a footpath through to Molewood, part of Waterford Heath, as before, with an additional gate by the railway bridge. Stapleford Parish Council continues to manage the Marsh and to monitor the trees along the main footpaths. Along with previous work to repair the condition of the river banks, improvements to the biodiversity along the Beane at the Marsh are already noticeable.