Natuurmonumenten to tackle invasive plants in Krammer-Volkerak

Natuurmonumenten has announced a multi-year initiative to combat invasive plant species within the Krammer-Volkerak Natura 2000 area. The project aims to protect local biodiversity by reducing the spread of five non-native species: Late goldenrod, Canadian dogwood, bramble, Watercress, and Giant hogweed.

These invasive plants threaten the ecosystem by displacing native flora, which in turn impacts insects, birds, and other wildlife that depend on indigenous vegetation. To manage the species, workers will mow, pull, and remove the plants.

The operations will take place in several areas, including the Slikken van de Heen-Oost, Dintelse Gorzen, and Sabrina-Henricapolder. To ensure safety and effectiveness, parts of these areas will be temporarily closed to visitors starting September 14, with closures expected to last several weeks.

Before work begins, ecologists will survey the sites to ensure that protected plants and animals are not harmed during the process. The initiative is funded by the Province of Noord-Brabant through its Nature Program.