Invasive species in your parish
Good afternoon,
The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust are trying to highlight the issues the county faces with invasive non-native species (INNS). Our first task is to educate your parish's population to the three main plants that can cause issues and how to identify them. I have attached a simple poster in PDF format that can be downloaded and placed on noticeboards in your parish or shared through social media if needed.
We are hoping once the plants are recognised, they can be uploaded onto innsmapper.org/home which is also available in a mobile App. This information helps map the extent of these plants and helps us plan to treat/remove them.
These Invasives not only effect the environment by outcompeting native flora, but they can also impose huge economic burdens. The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust can provide advice on dealing with INNS and sometimes provide treatment. These plants usually raise their heads in the spring months, and continue to grow throughout the year.