Category: Invasive species
Wildflower Growing on the Holme
Seed collection Over Spring and Summer of 2020, RHC staff and volunteers harvested wildflower seeds from sites along the river. We collected seeds from Bluebell, Red campion, Greater wood-rush, Pendulous sedge, Wood avens and Hedge… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Invasive species, Volunteers, Wildflower growing
A Year in Industry Placement Opportunity
We are excited to be able to offer a “Year in industry” placement Summer 2022. The student will be able to get involved in a wide range of river work such as species monitoring projects,… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Invasive species, Projects, Special interest, Uncategorised, Wildflower growing
Japanese knotweed – why is it a problem?
It’s the time of year when Japanese knotweed rears its invasive head. This non-native plant has deservedly gained a notorious reputation over recent years for reducing biodiversity, damaging building foundations and even landing Network Rail… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Invasive species
Look out for plant that burns!
If we’re being pedantic, it isn’t actually the plant that burns, but the sap from giant hogweed is phototoxic. That means if it comes into contact with skin, your skin will becomes incredibly sensitive to… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Invasive species, Uncategorised
