This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at the invasive species rhododendron and efforts to clear it from Killarney National Park.
The species was introduced to Kerry during Victorian times and it has thrived here. The problem is – it’s spreads rapidly, smothering all native flora and fauna.
Sari Houlihan paid a visit to Muckross to see what’s being done to clear rhododendron from Killarney’s ancient woodlands.
For more in this series listen in to Radio Kerry every Tuesday at 10.45am
