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State of Nature 2024 - Invasive Non-Native Species
Manx Telecom to sponsor Cooildarry nature reserve
Manx Wildlife Trust are delighted that Manx Telecom are sponsoring Cooildarry Nature Reserve!
Cooildarry - Sponsored by Manx Telecom
A woodland with waterfalls and a riverside walk, spring sees a great display of flowers.
News and Blogs
Another new species for the Isle of Man!
Incredibly rare fungus found on Manx grassland!
Good News on our Reserves!
Find out about some of the good news stories from our Nature Reserves!
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
The Great Laxey Prawn Invasion
When Isle of Man College lecturer Alan Harrison described lifting up pots and seeing dozens of shrimp-like bugs jumping around, I was pretty sure I knew that Laxey had been invaded by 'Lawn…
Giant hogweed
As its name suggests, giant hogweed it a large umbellifer with distinctively ridged, hollow stems. An introduced species, it is an invasive weed of riverbanks, where it prevents native species…
Himalayan balsam
As its name suggests, Himalayan balsam is from the Himalayas and was introduced here in 1839. It now an invasive weed of riverbanks and ditches, where it prevents native species from growing.
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster was introduced to the UK in 1879 from Eastern Asia as an ornamental plant. It is now an invasive non-native species which is taking over valuable habitats including limestone…