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Post by moonshadow on Feb 6, 2013 9:40:48 GMT
Our rivers are threatened with this invasive plant. We are involved with the Avon Valley. There is a problem on the New Forest. i am talking to one of the caravan parks, who have a serious problem, who need volonteers. It would be one day ish during the week, if I can negotiate seriously reduced pitches, I did suggest free, would anyone be interested?
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Post by Firefox on Feb 6, 2013 10:34:31 GMT
First Japanese Knotweed and now this!
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Post by Lee & Linda on Feb 6, 2013 18:13:10 GMT
I could be interested in helping, depending on work commitments, I will see you at the weekend and we can discuss it. Lee
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Post by moonshadow on Feb 6, 2013 18:40:47 GMT
Great! If a few people are interested I will contact the lady. I can give you some dates. Probably see you Saturday as I am not really up to the whole weekend.
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Post by Doodles on Feb 7, 2013 8:14:36 GMT
First Japanese Knotweed and now this! We need to start eating Knotweed a lot more for the following reasons Japanese Knotweed provides an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. It also provides potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese. Japanese Knotweed is also an excellent source of resveratrol, the same substance in the skin of grapes and in red wine that reduces bad cholesterol and lowers the risk of heart attacks. According to master herbalist, Stephen H. Buhner, Japanese Knotweed is very effective when it comes to treating and preventing Lyme’s disease. As an anti-inflammatory, it also helps the immune system to combat various infections, relieves symptoms of arthritis and can protect the body against neurotoxin damage.
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Post by Firefox on Feb 7, 2013 11:55:30 GMT
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Post by moonshadow on Feb 7, 2013 18:23:04 GMT
Mmmmm, not sure. The idea is to get rid of this plant as it is crowding out our native species! Think grey squirrels and red squirrels.
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Post by Firefox on Feb 7, 2013 18:33:35 GMT
Yes, you can eat some seeds at the same time though, but this time of year it won't be in flower
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