Expert warning over dangerous Instagram trend threatening wildlife
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Experts have issued a warning over a dangerous Instagram trend that is threatening wildlife in the UK.
In recent weeks authorities have reported increasing numbers of thefts of the silvery-white plumes of pampas grass from coastal areas, with the plant used to decorate homes.
The popularity of pampas grass as an interior accessory is currently at a level not seen since the 1970s.
Instagram-Trendy Pampas Grass Serious Threat to Native Wildlife in UK, Warns Academic
Written by AZoCleantechMar 3 2021
Councils in England should be discouraged from planting Instagram-friendly pampas grass in coastal areas - because it’s actually a ‘serious threat’ to native wildlife.
In recent weeks authorities have reported increasing numbers of thefts of the silvery-white plumes from coastal areas, with pampas grass used to decorate homes.
The popularity of pampas grass as an interior accessory is currently at a level not seen since the 1970s.
South Tyneside Council - who brought 250,000 pampas grass plants to Sandhaven Beach, South Shields in 2011 - issued a statement on Twitter saying:
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