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Invasive Alien Species
An Invasive Alien Species (IAS) is a terrestrial or aquatic plant, animal, insect, or microorganism that has colonised and invaded a new country or environment and causes substantial environmental and economic damage.
Report Invasive Plants App
In order to allow members of the public to quickly and easily submit reported sightings of these plants to a central database and map, Limerick City and County Council has developed a smart phone App called 'Report Invasive Plants'.
Control of Giant Hogweed on the River Loobagh
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is an invasive alien plant (IAS) which spreads by seed and favours river corridors.
Giant Hogweed and why it is a problem
Giant Hogweed (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) is an invasive alien species (IAS) which comes from the Caucasus and was originally introduced into Ireland over 50 years ago as an ornamental.