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New drive to tackle invasive rhododendron in areas of Connemara and West Mayo

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New drive to tackle invasive rhododendron in areas of Connemara and West Mayo

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A community based project has been launched to tackle invasive rhododendron plants in areas of Connemara and West Mayo

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While it’s vibrant pink flowers may appear picturesque, this non-native plant can rapidly re-seed and outcompete native vegetation

This leads to a decline in biodiversity and the loss of habitat for native wildlife.

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The "Dúlra" project to tackle the problem is a collaboration between FORUM Connemara and the Leenane Devlopment Association

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Conor Ryan, project ecologist, explains how the team plan on reducing the spread of rhododendron:

New drive to tackle invasive rhododendron in areas of Connemara and West Mayo

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