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.
A riverside common, grading into scrub and woodland along part of the route of an old tramway.
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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