It's #InvasiveSpeciesWeek so here's Carpobrotus edulis (Sour Fig) for #wildflowerhour . Guernsey Conservation Volunteers remove a variety of #invasiveplants every year including tonnes of Sour Fig. Seeing native plants return after #invasivespeciesremoval is amazing! 🤩
#INNSweek
Different shades of pink purslane , a rather pretty non-native which has spread quite slowly compared to other invasive species #wildflowerhour #InvasiveSpeciesWeek BSBI: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
The Maryland State Endangered Northern Map Turtle, here found only in the Susquehanna and its tributaries, has adapted to eating invasive Zebra Mussels and asian clams, potentially helping to reduce their numbers and spread to some extent. #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
Look at these garden monsters! Hybrid bluebells growing on the edge of our local wood, fly-tipped by a local gardener despite the sign! These garden dumps are one of the main ways that invasive plants escape into the wild! #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
It's #InvasiveSpeciesWeek & our volunteers are set to tackle himalayan balsam this Saturday- will you join us? We have other fun outdoor workshops planned on the same day👇 facebook.com/81501596853525… #nature #HeritageIsOpen #outdoors #volunteer
Less than two weeks to go!
It's not too late to get involved, find out more at #InvasiveSpeciesWeek nonnativespecies.org/invasivespecie…
Hottentot fig on Lizard Point. An unexpected clash of shocking pink and yellow cascading down the cliff face #invasivespeciesweek #invasiveplants #wildflowerhour BSBI: Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a treehopper native to east Asia that was found in Pennsylvania in 2014. US agricultural agencies are rushing to stop the spread of this pest, which damages important crops like fruit trees and grapes. #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
It’s #InvasiveSpeciesWeek so spread the word and tell people not to release their pets into the wild where they can outcompete natives for valuable resources.
Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific region but are now taking over ecosystems in the Atlantic, including #coralreefs . Learn more about this invasive species. go.usa.gov/xdB9c #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
This is New Zealand Pigmyweed, an #InvasivePlant that can carpet the edges of lochs, reservoirs and canals at the expense of other aquatic plants. The map shows its spread from 1970 to 2020 - making it up to Shetland and Orkney! #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #wildflowerhour #INNSweek
It's #InvasiveSpeciesWeek - watch out later this week for thoughts on tacking American mink and their impact on native species, especially #watervoles . Photo credit: Carl Bovis
It's #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
Lionfish were once found in the South Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, but are now permanent residents in the Atlantic.
Beware of Parrot feather if you are adding pond plants. #InvasiveSpeciesWeek Where would you even start with this nightmare?
Much of the #botanicalillustration work I do is illustrating #invasivespecies , so it seems only right to post illustrations of some of them during #invasivespecies week. Here's a set of four of the biggest hitters when it comes to #wildflowers Invasive Species Week
Which one doesn't belong? Three are native and one is an invasive non-native species. Give us your answer in the comments, bonus points if you can name all four species!
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#InvasiveSpeciesWeek Invasive Species Week
Goldfish situation getting out of hand?
Local pet shops and aquarium clubs can help you find your fish a new home. Small aquarium fish and plants can cause HUGE problems for native species and ecosystems when they are released into the wild. #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
The bullfrog is the largest frog species in N. America. It lives in a variety of freshwater habitats & competes w/ +preys on many native species! It's found throughout lowlands of WA/OR. #InvasiveSpeciesWeek
Learn & report: WA: invasivespecies.wa.gov/find-a-priorit… OR: oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org/watch-list
