As part of Invasive Species Week, Milvoz organised an invasive plant control initiative at the Senhora da Alegria Bio-Reserve, bringing together 10 participants for a morning dedicated to nature conservation and the active management of this important biodiversity hotspot. The activity focused on controlling acacias and American pokeweeds, two invasive alien species that have a significant impact on natural ecosystems.
Throughout the morning, volunteers helped to remove these species, contributing to the restoration of habitats and the protection of native flora. The presence of invasive plants is one of the main threats to biodiversity, as they compete with native species for available resources and alter the functioning of ecosystems.
In addition to the fieldwork, the initiative helped to raise participants’ awareness of the issue of biological invasions and the importance of public involvement in protecting our natural heritage. Taking part in practical activities of this kind provides a valuable opportunity to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing conservation and to contribute directly to addressing them.
Milvoz would like to thank all the volunteers who joined this initiative and helped to make the morning a time for work, learning and socialising. Community involvement remains a key factor in the success of the conservation work carried out in the Bio-Reserves and in building an ever-stronger culture of environmental responsibility.
