Invasives

Tackling invasive non-native species: a key action

FoBB is working with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, the Aire Rivers Trust and Bradford Met. to combat key invasive species.

Giant Hogweed sap causes painful blisters which remain for years.

Himalayan Balsam chokes complex eco-systems. Its roots de-stabilise river banks.

Japanese Knotweed grows so vigorously that it disrupts building work. Click to go to Government guidance on dealing with these plants.

They cost the earth

and have no place in our fragile eco-system.

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