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.
Did you know that the non-native plant Himalayan balsam is stopping some of our wonderful flowers from growing in the wild?
We're calling all nature lovers to join our Balsam Busters…
Volunteering opportunity
Help us to tackle invasive Himalayan Balsam along the Afon Lwyd by pulling it by hand before it can seed and continue to spread!
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Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust for a Family Forest School afternoon in the woods!
Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust for a Family Forest School morning in the woods!
Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust for a Family Forest School afternoon in the woods!
Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust for a Family Forest School morning in the woods!
Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust for a Family Forest School morning in the woods!
Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust for a Family Forest School afternoon in the woods!
Join Cheshire Wildlife Trust for a Family Forest School afternoon in the woods!