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Author: Sophie

March 18, 2020April 24, 2020 Sophie

Changing times…a guidance on “weed” management

Last week, I was invited to the launch of Parks for London Integrated Weed Management guidance in Brixton, South London. Parks for London is an independent charity that aims to help the managers of London parks and green spaces to share knowledge, and manage resources in the best way possible. The launch was a great … Continue reading Changing times…a guidance on “weed” management

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 Sophie

Wildflower hour special on Pavement Plants

In August 2015, the Wildflowerhour initiative was started on Twitter, with the aim of allowing people to share pictures of flowering wild plants growing in the UK. Every Sunday between 8 and 9pm, Twitter users and invited to post pictures of plants they have seen growing during the week, using the #wildflowerhour hashtag. People can … Continue reading Wildflower hour special on Pavement Plants

February 25, 2020April 24, 2020 Sophie

How “green” is your town?

I have decided to create a map of "weed-friendly" initiatives that are being started by councils around the UK. These initiatives range from a reduction or even a ban on spraying of glyphosate, to the use of weeding alternatives such as hot foam, or even a reduction in weeding altogether. To see the map, please … Continue reading How “green” is your town?

February 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Sophie

Tree pits: plants vs glyphosate

Tree pits are often sprayed with glyphosate in the UK to remove plants. But do these "weeds" have to be removed? Does glyphosate harm trees?

November 24, 2019April 24, 2020 Sophie

“More than weeds” has been launched!

"More than weeds" was launched as a project at the Annual Exhibition Meeting of BSBI (Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland) which was held at the Natural History Museum in London on Saturday, 23rd 2019. Lightning talk © Joshua Ajowele I presented the poster below and a short talk, highlighting results of the French project … Continue reading “More than weeds” has been launched!

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