Floating pennywort is a highly invasive plant which grows up to 20cm per day, having the potential to devastate aquatic ecosystems. Hear about the recent removal of 250 tonnes from the River Soar below 👇 | Canal & River Trust

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Help us tackle invasive species 🤝 Growing up to 20cm a day, floating pennywort has become a huge problem on our waterways. Not only does it clog up our navigations, but also starves native plants of light and takes up the oxygen that fish need to breathe. The battle to remove this destructive plant from our waterways is costly. In fact, a single infestation in one location can cost our team up to £25,000 to treat! So, we’re asking for your help. Head to our website to help us tackle invasive sp