Help us tackle pink ragwort

This is pink ragwort (Senecio glastifolius), a pest plant from South Africa. Its fluffy seeds blow in the wind, so it spreads fast and can take over open slopes and grassland. It’s also poisonous to stock.

Our caretakers are working to control it, and the community can make a real difference.

How to help

• Pull out the whole plant, including the roots. Any root left behind can grow back.
• Keep the roots off the ground. Place the pulled plant up high on a tree stump, a branch or in a tree, so the roots aren’t touching the soil. Pink ragwort re-roots easily if left lying on the ground.
• Wash your hands afterwards. Pink ragwort is harmful if eaten, so give your hands a wash once you’re done. You’ll find hand-washing facilities at the toilet blocks at either of our main car parks.

Please stay safe

Only pull plants you can reach easily and safely from the track. Please don’t step off the track, climb onto steep or unstable ground, or put yourself at risk to reach a plant.

Thank you for your support.