Is Ivy just a Kaipatiki problem?

We saw an Observation this morning noting an ivy invasion at Horseshoe Lake, Burwood, Christchurch.

We have been wondering if our own neighbourhood is particularly badly affected and our own forest unusually at risk due to its proxikmity to so many and such large ivy invasions around housing.

It would be very interesting to hear of other neighbourhoods and habitats affected by ivy.

And is there any "good side" to an ivy invasion? Are there any vulnerable habitats protected by ivy from trampling by people or animals, fauna loss from predators, perhaps plant loss through erosion ?

Posted on August 1, 2018 12:18 AM by kaipatiki_naturewatch