30 Days Wild - Day 3 Alien Encounters

Ok, so its not technically day 3 anymore, but better late than never.



Saw plenty of alien species on our site visit today.

The main "invader" spotted was Japanese knotweed, a gift from our plant obsessed Victorian forbears! Nowadays we know how easily this plant spreads and how difficult it is to get rid of, as well as the impact it has on our native vegetation. It's safe to say that it has definitely outstayed it's welcome in the UK.

Still an impressive plant though, but it belongs in Japan; not Pontefract! 

Turning Japanese? - You can help find and track this unwelcome invader.

If you've got a smartphone you should definitely download the Plant Tracker app. Its a free app which makes it easy to identify, record and submit sightings of non-native invasive plant species. Fun for all the family and useful information too. Why not make "invasive plant tracking" your wild activity tomorrow?