Contest sets challenge of snapping photos of invasive plant species along River Suir in Tipperary
Entrants are tasked to photograph Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed and Himalyan Balsalm they find growing along the river
A photography competition to document invasive plant species along the banks of the River Suir in Tipperary is being run for World Heritage Day.
The public are invited by the Local Authority Waters Programme and Suircan to photograph one of the following: Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed and Himalyan Balsalm to be in with a chance to win €100.
Pictures of these invasive species must be taken along the River Suir in county Tipperary.
This Citizen Scientist competition will be of interest to anybody who regularly walks, fishes or works by the river.
Photos can be sent to [email protected]
Entrants must name the plant species and detail where and when they located the species.
You can enter the competition as many times as you like. Closing date for entries is August 20 and the winner will be announced on Water Heritage Day, which is August 25.