Plant colonisation - Narrow-leaved Ragwort (Senecio inaequidans) amongst other plants recolonising a derelict industrial area at the former John Brown's site, Clydebank. This plant is from South Africa and has become naturalised in the UK. It is a pioneer species that can often be found along motorways, railways and disused land.
Plant colonisation - Narrow-leaved Ragwort (Senecio inaequidans) amongst other plants recolonising a derelict industrial area at the former John Brown's site, Clydebank. This plant is from South Africa and has become naturalised in the UK. It is a pioneer species that can often be found along motorways, railways and disused land.
21 June 2016
Herbaceous plants on former John Brown's site, Clydebank
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Thistles and many other herbaceous plants are growing on the former John Brown's site, Clydebank
21 June 2016
Herbaceous plants on former John Brown's site, Clydebank
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Red clover (Trifolium pratense), Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) and many other herbaceous plants are growing on the former John Brown's site, Clydebank. Red clover is a native nectar-rich plant whereas Japanese knotweed is an invasive, known to take over in a variety of habitats, it is extremely difficult to remove.
21 June 2016
Climbing hydrangea, Clydebank
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Climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris), growing on a wall of the disused former John Brown's industrial site, Clydebank. This plant is native to Japan, Korea, and Mainland China where it grows up tree trunks. It is shade tolerant, and its ability to grow up walls and rocks makes it a popular plant for horticulturalists. The plant is cultivated in Europe and North America. It climbs via fine rootlets which affix the main upright stem to the substrate. The leaves are heart-shaped, have long petioles and vary in density depending on growth conditions. The flowers grow in terminal inflorescences about 15cm in diameter. The inflorescence consists of several hundred fertile flowers in the centre, surrounded by a border of sterile flowers. The plant is non-invasive and can be cut back if it becomes obstructive. It does not damage walls (like Hedera helix) and its method of climbing simply leaves behind a sticky residue. It is often treated as a subspecies of Hydrangea anomala.
21 June 2016
Brisc conference excursion 2014
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Brisc (Biological Recording in Scotland) conference 2014 excursion to the Water Vole reintroduction site and habitat in Loch Ard Forest, Stirlingshire.
04 October 2014
Water Vole reintroduction site
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Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius or Arvicola terrestris) reintroduction site and habitat near Lime Hill, Loch Ard Forest, Stirlingshire. These ponds were created by the Forestry Commission Scotland to provide suitable water vole habitat. Between 1989 and 1998, the population fell by almost 90%. Hopefully with continued conservation efforts they will escape extinction.
04 October 2014
Water Vole reintroduction site
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Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius or Arvicola terrestris) reintroduction site and habitat in Loch Ard Forest, Stirlingshire. This picture shows a pond created for water voles, which are now thriving in the forest. Between 1989 and 1998, the population fell by almost 90%. Hopefully with continued conservation efforts they will escape extinction.
04 October 2014
Water Vole droppings
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Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius or Arvicola terrestris) droppings on a site in Loch Ard Forest, Stirlingshire, near ponds created by the Forestry Commission Scotland to provide suitable water vole habitat. Between 1989 and 1998, the population fell by almost 90%. Hopefully with continued conservation efforts they will escape extinction.
