Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
We are working hard to protect our native species from invasive non-native species including Himalayan balsam and American mink
Our Monitoring and Research intern Ana Jones on the patient mission of removing the invasive Himalayan balsam along Bourn Brook
This year a new project has been gathering pace in Bedfordshire, the Rare Species Guardians. The project aims to monitor and protect the rarest fauna and flora across the whole of Bedfordshire.…
Read about the Rare Species Guardians project, which has been running in partnership with Bedfordshire Natural History Society and The Greensand Trust
Whether you call it a species or a subspecies, good conservation helps take care of both
The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!