Hello,
I’m a trainee with the Yorkshire Invasive Species Forum; a partnership between Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the Calder & Colne Rivers Trust. It has been set up to develop a long term strategy for dealing with invasive plant species. / During May we’re running workshops on invasive non-native species ID, surveying, recording and biosecurity. Invasive non-native species are a major threat to native wildlife, and have a huge economic cost. Comprehensive surveying and recording of these species (http://ywt-data.org/inns-mapper/) is vital in targeting key areas for treatment to prevent further spread and damage. Groups like yourselves are ideally placed for surveying and recording invasive non-native species.
If possible please could you pass on the details of these workshops (see attached poster) to any members of your organisation who may be interested in attending, or in becoming a volunteer surveyor.
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My replyThe species my local wildlife trust are most interested in removing are native species which we wish to retain.
My list of invasive species I would like to do without:
1 Sheep
2 Cattle
3 Chain saw operatives
4 Conservation industry managers
If you agree then I'm happy to help!
Best wishes,
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