An invasive New Zealand predator has hit Kildare’s waterways forcing the closure of part of the Grand Canal.

No, it’s not the All Blacks rugby team – but it is just as dominant and as menacing – it’s a weed which has appeared for the first time ever in our canals in Ireland…Leinster Leader 30/03/12    …..Read the full article..

Canal closed due to New Zealand plant predator

Crassula Helmsii - New Zealand pygmyweed
Crassula Helmsii - New Zealand pygmyweed