Team INNS
The management of the invasive non-native plant species Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed, and American skunk cabbage in the Middle Dee, Corwen to New Bridge, North Wales
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Battling balsam: Rust fungus trials on the River Dee
Across Wales, the invasive non-native species (INNS) team is working to develop sustainable, nature-led approaches to invasive species control. This blog shares the latest chapter in their journey…
Saltmarsh in North Wales
Saltmarshes in North Wales are important habitat providers for a variety of species and are also a blue carbon habitat. Find out more about our saltmarsh conservation project.
Beached!
Beached! is a project which aims to map the species washed up on our beaches, especially the occasional mass accumulations of dead or dying sea life on our beach strandlines.
Pheasant
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
Gardeners' Toolkit
Explore our Gardener's Toolkit for tips and tools to help you tackle invasive and potentially invasive plants in your garden.
European badger
Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white stripes and sturdy body, using their strong front paws to…
Linnet
The linnet can be seen on farmland and heathland across the UK. But, like so many other farmland birds, linnets are declining rapidly, mainly due to agricultural intensification.
Bee orchid
The bee orchid is a sneaky mimic - the flower’s velvety lip looks like a female bee. Males fly in to try to mate with it and end up pollinating the flower. Sadly, the right bee species doesn’t…
Fen violet
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
Owl-some art for Anglesey's fens!
As part of our Corsydd Calon Môn project protecting and promoting Anglesey’s special fen sites, we are always looking for ways to bring people closer to the unique landscapes and wildlife of the…
Is it a 'COP' half empty or a 'COP' half full?
You may have heard of the recent COP15 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBP), which gives hope for nature. But what exactly is it and what does it mean for invasive species…