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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

Take the pressures off Killarney National Park — and expand it
S Take the pressures off Killarney National Park — and expand it
Ecologist Pádraic Fogarty says it would not take much to tip the balance in favour of nature here... and we’ve already waited too long

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark
S Glenveagh National Park rewilding sets a new benchmark
Ecologist Pádraic Fogarty examines the ambitious plans and lessons learnt so far in restoring nature in national parks

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Ring of Kerry Footpath
Anja Murray: Pretty invader is bad news for ecosystems
Vibrant orange montbretia is such a familiar sight in rural Ireland that many people assume it's a native plant — but this is an alien invasive of the highest order

Thu, 01 Aug, 2024

National Trust Species Regeneration Project
Dónal Hickey: Increase in only one butterfly species here
Invasive plant species such as montbretia and fuchsia crowd out all native herbs that butterflies need for their life cycles

Thu, 23 May, 2024

American mink, Mustela vison
Anja Murray: Vital invasive mink control for wildlife conservation
Because they are native to north America, mink have no natural predators here and can wreak havoc on ground-nesting birds 

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

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

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

This team of eight goats is on an eco-mission in Cork city
This team of eight goats is on an eco-mission in Cork city
Who you gonna call? Well, if the problem is non-native weeds and plants and you want to ‘bust’ them in a non-chemical, environmentally conscious way then you’ve gotta call in the goats.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Curbing killer cats — why we should and how to go about it
Curbing killer cats — why we should and how to go about it
Curfews, bibs, games — here are some practical steps cat owners can take to greatly reduce the risks to wildlife

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Rewilding in cities can tackle climate-driven heatwaves and floods
Rewilding in cities can tackle climate-driven heatwaves and floods
Residents can even do their bit, by leaving part of their own gardens wild and avoiding artificial lawns and pesticides

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Angler Holds 31 Pound Chub
Campaign launched to protect Irish waters from invasive species
According to Invasive Species Ireland, creatures not native to ecosystems are the second greatest threat to biodiversity worldwide, after habitat destruction

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

EU asks Ireland to explain lack of plan to tackle invasive species 
EU asks Ireland to explain lack of plan to tackle invasive species 
Invasive alien species represent one of the main threats to biodiversity and related ecosystem services, especially in geographically and evolutionarily isolated ecosystems, such as small islands

Thu, 10 Jun, 2021

Dublin City Council action plan to tackle invasive species costing economy €2m a year
Dublin City Council action plan to tackle invasive species costing economy €2m a year

A city council has introduced proposals for tackling invasive alien animals and plants, which are estimated to cost the economy over €2m a year.

Sun, 24 Jan, 2016

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