Alien plant workshop

An Alien Invasive Plant Species Workshop for Community Groups in Sligo will be held in Rathcormac old schoolhouse on Wednesday, 14 June at 7.30pm.

Once celebrated for its beauty and agricultural applications and awarded a gold medal in 1847 as the most ‘ interesting new ornamental plant of the year’, Japanese Knotweed is today widely regarded as being one of the world’s most invasive plant species, and it is common throughout Ireland.

It can seriously damage building foundations and hard surfaces as it easily grows through concrete and tarmac. Forming dense thickets, and rapidly spreading, Knotweed is a threat to native flora and fauna. Another alien invasive, Giant Hogweed can grow to heights of three metres and can cause severe blisters and skin burns when touched.

Do we have such plants here in Sligo? Would you like to learn how to identify Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and other invasive plant species? To learn where to report the existence of invasive plants, and how to manage these plants? To be aware of the legal obligations involved with Japanese Knotweed?

The event in Rathcormac old schoolhouse is ideal for Landowners, Tidy Towns Groups, Cemetery Committees, Community Groups, and others with a general interest in the local environment, and invasive species in particular.

To reserve a place, please contact 087 997 3558 or Woodrow Sustainable Solutions Ltd by phone 0719140542, text 087 745 2141 or email: info@ woodrow. ie

The seminar is being funded by Sligo County Council’s Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund and hosted by Drumcliffe Rathcormac Tidy Towns Committee.