As part of Norfolk Rivers Trust’s ongoing efforts to protect the rivers and wetlands of Norfolk and the biodiversity they support, we are reaching out to our community to raise awareness about an invasive plant you may already be aware of: Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera).
This non-native species poses a significant threat to our ecosystem all year round as it out-competes native plants and overtakes our riverbanks. Additionally, as a seasonal species, balsam leaves riverbanks bare and vulnerable to erosion over winter.
What can you do to help?
Increase awareness within your community about Himalayan balsam and its impacts.
Encourage your community to report sightings and support removal efforts.
Resources:
Identification guidance & more information: ID_Impatiens_glandulifera_(Himalayan_Balsam) (nnnsi.org)
Management handbook: HB-Management.pdf (nnnsi.org)
To submit your sightings: Himalayan Balsam Sightings (arcgis.com)
To submit any current works: Himalayan Balsam Control (arcgis.com)
Learn more about NRT’s current Himalayan balsam project: Norfolk Rivers Trust | Himalayan Balsam on the River Wensum
Communications and Engagement Assistant
Norfolk Rivers Trust
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