The impact of invasive alien species impatiens glandulifera on environmental conditions in the habitat

This thesis provides an overview of literature together with the results of field measurements of a non-native species called Himalayan Balsam, Impatiens glandulifera. Since the measurements were conducted near the Tržiška Bistrica river, a short description of its characteristics is provided and so is the importance of the riparian zone. A description of a non-native and invasive species follows combined with its characteristics. Hereinafter, the physical conditions which affect the growth of the Himalayan Balsam are presented. The purpose of this thesis is to determine the effect that the Himalayan Balsam has on the environmental conditions at the site. All the results are graphically presented and explained in detail