Residents across Belfast are voicing concern over the rampant spread of Himalayan balsam, an invasive plant threatening wildlife. Councillors in the area are now working to slow the spread through ...

At a homeowner's new property, a well-established garden has begun to show its true colors as warmer weather brings it back to life. "Our garden ends with a river. We've had tons of these beautiful ...

Pioneering University of Stirling led research has revealed the diverse and damaging impact Himalayan balsam has on river ecosystems. A three-year study led by Dr James Hardwick, a Lecturer in Earth ...

New research into the behaviour of an invasive plant seen on riverbanks across the UK could help improve the management of the problem, experts have found. The University of Stirling study provides ...

Graham Roberts (left) leads the team of "balsam bashers" on the River Lim "We got to the field and it was just a sea of pink," said retired conservationist Graham Roberts, who is waging a war on ...

New research has revealed the damaging impact of Himalayan balsam on river ecosystems. A three-year study led by Dr James Hardwick, a lecturer in earth sciences at the University of Stirling, has ...

AN invasive ‘thug’ plant has taken over parts of a city nature reserve. Removing Himalayan balsam is among the regular tasks for the council workers and volunteers who look after Laugherne Brook Local ...

This plant is a highly invasive non-native species. It was first brought to the UK in 1839, and it has since spread rapidly, threatening dominance of our riverbanks and backwaters. How has it done ...

UK homeowners are being urged to check their gardens for a potentially harmful weed following days of heavy rain and floods. The first half of December has been exceptionally wet, with some regions ...

New research into the behavior of an invasive plant seen on riverbanks across the UK could help improve the management of the problem, experts have found. New research into the behaviour of an ...