Management of invasive plant species in the valley of the Ślepiotka river in Katowice : [poster]

Abstract

Invasive alien plants, besides river regulations, are one of the main reasons for transforming the riparian flora and vegetation. In many cases, the replacement of native species caused by alien plants may result not only in ecological losses but also economic ones. The group of invasive plants spreading along rivers in Poland include, among others: Acer negundo (Boxelder maple), Echinocystis lobata (Wild cucumber), two species from the genus Impatiens: I. glandulifera (Himalayan balsam) and I. parviflora (Small balsam), Padus serotina (Black cherry), Reynoutria japonica (Japanese knotweed) and Solidago gigantea (Giant goldenrod). Currently, in many countries, actions are undertaken which are dedicated to restoration of river valleys and halting the spread of invasive plant species (Fragment tekstu).