We removed 30ha of invasive #Rhododendron at #LangCraigs nr Dumbarton. 17ha was cleared from the previously impenetrable Black Wood (see before/after pic). Mechanical mulching, cutting & burning & stump treatment were used, over many years. Please don't plant ponticum! #INNSWeek

Invasive non-native species harm the environment, cost the economy almost £2 billion per year, and can even harm our health. Emma Brand from the Non-Native Species Inspectorate tells us about her work in this area: aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/23/non… #INNSweek Invasive Species Week #APHAscience

Thanks to everyone involved today! Tomorrow we’re looking at how everyone can help protect the environment from the impacts of invasive non-native plants and animals. In the meantime, catch up on #INNSweek at nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/… #invasivespecies #INNS

It’s #INNSweek 2024! There are five simple things that everyone can do to help prevent the spread of invasive non-native plants and animals to: - protect the environment, wildlife & people - reduce economic costs youtu.be/VqSiWVA9pbg?fe… Learn more: nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/…

Join our webinar at 1pm today! Sign up and catch up on previous webinars: nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/… #INNSweek #InvasiveSpecies #INNS

So far this #INNSWeek, wonderful volunteers have helped remove around 7 tonnes of Floating Pennywort from waters in London and Preston. Today we're in Lincoln. Find out where: ecs.page.link/Uv5dv #RiverCareBeachCare #EastMerciaRT Invasive Species Week

It is Invasive Species Week this week. Here's how you can help honey bees. If you see an Asian hornet, you can report it online – bit.ly/asianhornetrep… Or on iPhone App - apple.co/3KbJycF Or on Android App - bit.ly/4dTdGHe #AsianHornet #INNSweek Invasive Species Week

A huge thank you to everyone involved this #INNSweek! There’s still lots happening over the weekend, drop in to see us York Museum Gardens in #York tomorrow! In the meantime, catch up on highlights and find out how you can help at nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/… #invasivespecies #INNS

Floating Pennywort is damaging the aquatic ecosystems in #HemelHempstead. Can you help us remove it from the Grand Union Canal? Join Groundwork South at 10am on Saturday 1st June for a fun workout & help restore the navigable flow. #Berkhamsted Invasive Species Week eventbrite.co.uk/e/berkhamsted-…

Are you taking part in an #INNSweek event today? Share your photos online! Find an event and other ways to get involved nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/… #INNSweek #InvasiveSpecies #INNS

It’s the final day of Invasive Species Week! We hope you’ve been able to join us for an activity or learned something new. 🌿 See you all next year! South West Water Invasive Species Week #INNSWeek #ItsYourOutdoors pic.x.com/gypnbpmzzm

Plenty of intrigue shown for the preserved Invasive Non-Native Species samples in Sheffield! As part of #INNSweek we were at the Don Catchment River Trust event to share information on INNS and their threats. It's been a good week. Invasive Species Week

Did you miss any of our webinars this week? Catch up online nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/… #INNSweek #InvasiveSpecies #INNS

Thank you to everyone involved with #INNSweek 2024! It’s been a fantastic week, stay tuned for highlights! youtu.be/VqSiWVA9pbg?fe… In the meantime, there are simple things you can do to help reduce the impacts of invasive non-native species: nonnativespecies.org/invasivespecie…

Today we are focusing on identification. Correct ID is essential. A fast flying insect is not always easy to identify. Yellow-legged Asian hornets are large, noisy and have a dark appearance. By the end of July 2024 a new record of 23,000 reports have been made. #asianhornet