Himalayan balsam may look pretty but it’s an invasive species which out-competes native species and, if left uncontrolled, will spread throughout our water courses and beyond. In this video, Ranger Angela talks you through how to pull Himalayan balsam and how to help your community get involved.

Through Downs to the Sea, we are proud to be delivering Himalayan balsam pulling training to local communities within the River Rother catchment. Every community group who signs up to the group will get an info pack and starter toolkit.

If you are part of a community group or parish council that would like to get involved, please email downstothesea@southdowns.gov.uk for further information.

Downs to the Sea is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are supporting nature recovery though the improvement, restoration and creation of wet habitats, giving scores of people opportunities to enjoy, engage and learn about them. The initiative is a partnership between the South Downs National Park Authority, South Downs National Park Trust, RSPB, Brighton & Hove City Council, Western Sussex Rivers Trust, and Writing Our Legacy.