A few weeks ago I posted an article about the absurdity of selling invasive species. I was so encouraged by the interest (140k views) and the engaging commentary.
We have +500 signatures on our petition which will be submitted to the *Oireachtas* at the beginning of April. If you want to sign the petition digitally you can do so here: [LINK](https://gaelicwoodlandproject.com/2022/02/22/stop-selling-invasive-species/)
We’re organising a hike in the Massy Estate, South Dublin on Sunday the 27th of March. This is a native woodland with some massive sessile oak and towering beech trees. I’d like to invite everyone here to attend (very exclusive).
This is a great way to amend the sins of Paddy’s Day and meet some new people. We will see a Cherry Laurel infestation and learn about biodiversity. Please share with anyone who loves Nature or just needs to get out of the house.
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You’re doing good work, power to you.
Fair play!
Some awful mistakes have been made on this island down the years sadly. Mostly unintentional. Poncy British aristos trying to impress their friends on their Irish estates. Very very hard to reverse. Japanese knotweed especially.
Bail ó Dhia ar an obair.
This is great to see, fair play! I hope there is a good response.
I was only talking about the state of Massy’s to a friend at the weekend. The trees up there are fantastic, some ancient and rare. It would be great to see all the Laurel removed, particularly from the riverbank, hopefully the place should be returned to its former glory soon.
Fair play to you. Japanese Knotweed, Rhododendron and Giant Hogweed are all invasive species causes problems near me. They choke the life out of everything else.
Great effort. It’s all plants but we also have a major problem with the persistent importation of non-native honeybees that are hybridising with our own native bee, pushing its genetics towards extinction. Fortunately there are people working hard to breed pure native bees, which is helping avert this catastrophe. However, anyone who is a hobbyist beekeeper and does not keep native Irish bees, needs to understand that they are actively harming the environment.
Love to see it. I’ll be up in my corner of Donegal fighting the good fight against the rhododendron, managed to get a few neighbours on board as well, it’s not yet bad here so I’m hoping we can stop it from spreading altogether. Hope people turn up and the petition gets lots of support.
I’ve been doing my part and clubbing any cat that crosses my path
Tweeted ya on to collie ennis there, op, hope he retweets – he has a big following amongst people who want to protect natural life
Where do we hear more about the hike? It’d be interesting to see them in a place where their damage would be so visible
That’s no way to talk about the Belgians.
IRA’s rebranding campaign is going well I see