Riverbank strength drops by nearly a third in areas overrun by dense Himalayan Balsam growth.
An invasive plant which is spreading across Scotland is increasing the risk of riverbank erosion, according to a new study.
In areas covered by dense growth of Himalayan Balsam, riverbank strength was found to have reduced by almost a third.
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