White-clawed crayfish
The white-clawed crayfish is a freshwater, bronze-coloured crustacean with pale undersides to its claws - hence the name. It is under threat from an invasive and introduced species of crayfish.…
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster was introduced to the UK in 1879 from Eastern Asia as an ornamental plant. It is now an invasive non-native species which is taking over valuable habitats including limestone…
Lles Ein Hafonydd
Rivers are important features of our countryside and important for health and wellbeing. The River Dee needs protection from the threat of invasive non-native species. Find out how to join the North Wales Wildife Trust unique task force of Volunteer River Guardians to survey, restore and protect our rivers.
Ecosystem Invaders make a splash at the Eisteddfod
As part of our work to tackle invasive species the Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) teamed up with Stand for Nature Wales at the National Eisteddfod to promote our Ecosystems Invaders…
Limestone Grassland Community Roots Project
The Limestone Grassland Community Roots Project is an inspiring initiative, bringing people together to save threatened limestone grasslands near Llanddulas, including Craig y Forwyn, Mynydd Marian, and Pen y Corddyn Mawr and Bach. Volunteers, citizen scientists, and local communities will take action against invasive cotoneaster, protect rare wildlife, and restore vital habitats. Through hands-on conservation and engagement, we’re building a legacy for nature and people.
Sea-buckthorn
Sea-buckthorn is a spiny, thicket-forming shrub of sand dunes. It's native to the east coast of England but considered an invasive species elsewhere. It is most obvious in autumn when it is…
Protect Nature Now
The Protect Nature Now: Stop the Spread of Invasive Non-Native Species!
Japanese knotweed
Introduced from Japan in the 19th century, Japanese knotweed is now an invasive non-native plant of many riverbanks, waste grounds and roadside verges, where it prevents native species from…
Adfer Glaswelltiroedd Calchfaen
Ymunwch ag Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru a gwarchod ein cynefinoedd sydd dan fygythiad rhag rhywogaethau estron ymledol. Dewch yn wirfoddolwr, cofrestrwch ar gyfer y cynllun cyfnewid planhigion a helpwch i fynd i'r afael â chreigafal ymledol gyda'r Prosiect Adfer Glaswelltiroedd Calchfaen - gan helpu i warchod ein glaswelltiroedd calchfaen ar gyfer y dyfodol.
Gwreiddiau Cymunedol Glaswelltir Calchfaen
Ymunwch ag Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru a gwarchod ein cynefinoedd sydd dan fygythiad rhag rhywogaethau estron ymledol. Dewch yn wirfoddolwr, cofrestrwch ar gyfer y cynllun cyfnewid planhigion a helpwch i fynd i'r afael â chreigafal ymledol gyda'r Prosiect Adfer Glaswelltiroedd Calchfaen - gan helpu i warchod ein glaswelltiroedd calchfaen ar gyfer y dyfodol.
Ecosystem Invaders
Increasing awareness of invasive species in Wales. Invasive species have been recognised as one of the ‘top five’ threats to nature globally and here in Wales.
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