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Volunteers to Eradicate Himalayan Balsam at Bury Park

5/12/2026

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Volunteers, welcomed by Bury Council, will remove Himalayan balsam at Burrs Country Park, Bury on 23 May 2026.
The plant flowers July-November, spreads seeds up to 7 m and keeps viability for two years.
Rapid growth crowds out native species, blocks waterways and raises flood risk by eroding banks.
Removal must follow RHS on-site destruction rules, be reported to the Environment Agency and taken by a registered waste carrier to an authorised site.

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Story summary

Volunteers, welcomed by Bury Council, will remove Himalayan balsam at Burrs Country Park, Bury on 23 May 2026.
The plant flowers July-November, spreads seeds up to 7 m and keeps viability for two years.
Rapid growth crowds out native species, blocks waterways and raises flood risk by eroding banks.
Removal must follow RHS on-site destruction rules, be reported to the Environment Agency and taken by a registered waste carrier to an authorised site.