Invasive Species

  • 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.

  • 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'.