Rhododendron control measures within Owenduff / Nephin Complex – Determination on Screening for Appropriate Assessment
- Published on: 13 February 2024
- Last updated on: 13 February 2024
Rhododendron control as part of necessary conservation measures within Owenduff / Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation. The Invasive non-native Rhododendron ponticum stands have been shown to reduce biodiversity, extirpate native species, prevent woodland regeneration and be a host to the important plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum.