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Himalayan Balsam

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Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), at its favorite spot near bodies of water.
Even 'pretty' invasives are not welcome for very good reasons 
Ecological and economic damage can reverberate through ecosystems when invasive species become established — and some such as oak processionary moth caterpillars can cause physical harm to humans and pets

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Donal Hickey: Have you spotted any parakeets or hornets among invaders here?
Donal Hickey: Have you spotted any parakeets or hornets among invaders here?
Here's how to report any suspected rose-ringed parakeet sightings in Cork city or surrounding areas

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‘Bashing’ invasive plants
‘Bashing’ invasive plants

More and more communities and volunteers are taking on environmental tasks around the country. In Clonmel, Co Tipperary, for example, people have united to get rid of Himalayan balsam, an invasive plant, from the banks of the River Suir.

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