Invasive species
You can help control invasive species in our parish by learning to identify and remove them, reporting them online, and taking part in locally organised removal events.
Invasive non-native species are one of the top five threats to global biodiversity, and can even harm our health. Once established, they can be extremely costly and difficult to control.
Organised Events
We are focussing on the Himalayan Balsam in the Lud Brook valley and you can help us Balsam Bash on these dates:
- Sunday May 12 2024 – 10 am Bittaford Playground
- Sunday June 9 2024- 10 am Bittaford Playground
- Sunday June 30 2024- 10 am Bittaford Playground
- Sunday July 21 2024 – 10 am Bittaford Playground
We have a supply of gardening gloves but feel free to bring your own! Please wear suitable footwear (boots, wellies) and long trousers and sleeved shirts to protect against brambles. If it is sunny, then bring hats and suncream.
For further information please email jon.may@ugboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk
Find out more about some common invasive species
Report invasive species
- Please use the INNS Mapper website
- Download the INNS app to your iPhone or Android phone
- email jonmay@ugboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk