Taming the Invader: Understanding and Managing Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)

Discover the Intricacies of Himalayan Balsam Management and Control In the serene landscapes of the United Kingdom, a stealthy invader has been silently wreaking havoc, disrupting the delicate balance of native ecosystems. The Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), once a charming ornamental addition to European gardens, has transformed into an ecological antagonist, asserting its dominance over […]

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Has Giant Rhubarb Just Been Banned in the UK?

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The bottom line is – yes. Gunnera tinctoria (Giant Rhubarb), along with Giant Hogweed and Himalayan balsam plants have been transferred from the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) to the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019, but it makes no difference in practice – you as a landowner may still be required to

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Spotted Himalayan Balsam already emerging in a riverside woodland floor!

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22nd March 2023 Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) March 2023 emerging Himalayan Balsam plants within a riverside woodland floor. Spotted Himalayan Balsam already emerging in a riverside woodland floor! Time to start keeping an eye out for these early signs of Himalayan Balsam as, unlike Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), Himalayan Balsam produces viable seed,

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Taming the Invader: Understanding and Managing Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)

Has Giant Rhubarb Just Been Banned in the UK?

Spotted Himalayan Balsam already emerging in a riverside woodland floor!

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