About Bury's Big Balsam Bash
What is Himalayan Balsam?
Himalayan balsam is a non-native invasive plant species that spreads rapidly, outcompeting our native plants and can cause erosion on our riverbanks.
Bury's Big Balsam Bash 2025
Bury's first 'Big Balsam Bash' took in place between May and early August 2025.
Volunteer groups, friends of parks groups and members of the public teamed up to control the spread, and limit the damage to the bio-diversity in our nature reserves and parks and green spaces caused by the plant Himalayan balsam.
Find out about the parks and green spaces the bash took place at, the number of people hours, area of square metres cleared and the amount of sessions it took.
How you can help control the spread
Himalayan Balsam spreads and flowers during spring and summer.
To combat the growth of this plant successfully we have put together the 'Bury Community Himalayan Balsam Strategy', by following this plan you can help stop the spread.
Where it is taking place
There will be many group meetings at our nature reserves and park and green spaces in the Bury borough.
Meetings in the borough - Spring and Summer 2026
How you can get involved
You can help by joining one of our organised parks groups or just take part whilst out walking by using our Bury Community Balsam Strategy.
For further details please email us: (subject Bury's Big Balsam Bash)
By getting involved you can help protect local ecosystems and restore bio-diversity, preserving our natural spaces for future generations.
Become a parks volunteer
Volunteers play an extremely important role in maintaining the standards of our parks and countryside sites all year round. It is a great way to get active, learn new skills and make new friends.