IAS heroes: Fluffy munchers keep lupines in check
Grazing sheep are a great weapon against invasive alien species.
IAS heroes: No Tromsø palms in Bugøynes
The village of Bugøynes in Northern Norway has understood that prevention is the most cost-effective method of managing invasive alien species. Thanks to the work of active enthusiasts, the village’s nature and population have been spared from the harmful impacts of hogweeds.
IAS heroes: WWF volunteer work coordinators lead the battle against invasive alien plants
The invasive alien species Japanese rose is already familiar to many people. It spreads effectively, for example, to beaches where it replaces the native species. In the second part of this blog series, we follow the Japanese rose prevention work in the Otsolahti recreation area, where volunteers work for the second year in row.
IAS Heroes: Cooperation and Persistence Helps Control Invasive Alien Plant Species
Identify, control, and repeat are the cornerstones for eradicating invasive alien plant species. We can also increase the success of the control activities if the authorities, people, and organizations work together toward the same goal. This article is the first in a series of blog posts that introduce experiences and thoughts of IAS Heroes fighting against invasive alien species.