Protecting River Roding from Japanese Knotweed
Every habitat in the UK is at risk of being destroyed by invasive species. Woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, lakes, ponds, rivers, everything you can imagine is having a rough time thanks to various...
Invasive Species
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Balsam Bash: Why Yanking Weeds with BART Matters (and Why You’ll Want to Join Us Next Time)
Join Bristol Avon River Trust for a day-long effort restoring riverbanks by removing invasive Himalayan balsam from the River Frome.
Case Study: Supporting Menston Area Nature Trust with Invasive Species Management
Protect Earth partners with Menston Area Nature Trust to manage invasive rhododendron species damaging native wildlife habitat in East Wood, West Yorkshire.
How Protect Earth Tackles Invasive Plant Species in the UK
Invasive plant species are negatively affecting biodiversity in the UK. Protect Earth has the resources, tools, and skills required to control and remove invasive species helping biodiversity in the...
Protect Earth in 2023/24 - planting, restoring, and invasive species removal
We unveil our plans for this coming season - what is to be done! We have an exciting year ahead of us.
Invasive Aliens book review
In his book, "Invasive Aliens: The Plants and Animals From Over There That Are Over Here", Dan Eatherley investigates the movement of plants and animals and the consequences it’s had on habitats.
Cherry Laurel may not be the best choice for your garden and here’s why
Cherry Laurel is an all year long green shrub that grows easily everywhere. A lot of pros for low maintenance plants. But, it’s not all good with Cherry Laurel. Read on to discover the downsides…
Removing Invasive Bamboo to Improve Biodiversity
Bamboo is an amazing thing. Some species of bamboo in their native habitat can grow almost one meter a day, can be used to make everything from toilet paper to clothes, and its [CO2 drawdown...
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