invasive species

Invasive plant - Japanese Knotweed

Most people think of animals such as cats and rats when you mention invasive species, however plants can also be invasive. One plant that is particularly damaging in Jersey is Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica). Introduced in the late 1800s, this plant has become so deadly because not only does it penetrate walls, asphalt and drainage works, causing safety risks. But it also forms a dense canopy, which prevents other plants from growing, damaging the islands native plantlife. 

Jersey's unwelcome visitors

Jersey is home to a wide variety of native wildlife that each play and important role in maintaining the biodiversity of jersey. However, there are some non-native species who can cause damage to environments and outcompete some native wildlife for recourses which causes a huge disruption in the ecosystem. Unfortunately, Jersey contains some of these organisms that damage the environment, these organisms have been named an invasive species.