What are Invasive Pond Plants?
Invasive Pond Plants are non-native species, originally used in garden ponds and water features. However, they are often introduced unwittingly into the wild by gardeners, anglers and pond-keepers. Invasive pond plants are still sold in garden centres, pet shops, aquarists, DIY stores and supermarkets. Why are they such a problem? When invasive plants get into the wild they can cause major problems. They spread quickly, taking over rivers and ponds and choking wildflowers and native wildlife. Several sites where the rare and endangered plant Three-lobed Crowfoot Ranunculus tripartitus grows have been swamped. Even Great Crested Newts one of our most highly protected creatures can suffer when invasive pond plants take over, reducing the open space males need in order to display to females and causing water temperatures to drop due to shading. Why we need your help Some anglers, wanting to improve fisheries, unwittingly introduce invasive species. Mike Heylin, from Angling Trust, says Ne
