Instagram-Trendy Pampas Grass Serious Threat to Native Wildlife in UK, Warns Academic
Written by AZoCleantechMar 3 2021
Councils in England should be discouraged from planting Instagram-friendly pampas grass in coastal areas - because it’s actually a ‘serious threat’ to native wildlife.
In recent weeks authorities have reported increasing numbers of thefts of the silvery-white plumes from coastal areas, with pampas grass used to decorate homes.
The popularity of pampas grass as an interior accessory is currently at a level not seen since the 1970s.
South Tyneside Council - who brought 250,000 pampas grass plants to Sandhaven Beach, South Shields in 2011 - issued a statement on Twitter saying:
Expert warning over dangerous Instagram trend threatening wildlife
walesonline.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from walesonline.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Beatles: Universidad de Liverpool ofrece maestría
tvazteca.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tvazteca.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.