2 August 2023
~1 minutes read
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
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.
The “Dúlra” project to tackle the problem is a collaboration between FORUM Connemara and the Leenane Devlopment Association
Conor Ryan, project ecologist, explains how the team plan on reducing the spread of rhododendron:
