Volunteering on Carna
Following on from our last blog about invasive non-native species, an RSPB Scotland volunteer talks about her personal experience of helping to remove Rhododendron ponticum from a remote Scottish island.
Beyond rhododendron: the invasive non-native species threatening Scotland’s rainforest
When we talk about the threat of invasive non-native species in Scotland’s rainforest, we usually focus on Rhododendron ponticum. That’s because it’s the biggest threat. But there are plenty of other non-native invasive plants and animals that are waiting in the wings to cause serious problems in these special woodlands.
The threat of rhododendron in Scotland’s rainforest
Rhododendron ponticum is the most invasive plant in Scotland’s rainforest. It chokes the woodland ecosystem, pushing out specialised wildlife and preventing regeneration. In this guest blog, NTS Project Officer Rob Dewar discusses issues and solutions.