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Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed is a
listed non-native species under the Wildlife and Countryside
Act 1981, and it is an offence to plant or cause this plant spread. While
Japanese knotweed is not injurious, it often causes structural damage to
buildings and hard surfaces. The potential exists for this species to spread
during construction operations and appropriate mitigation measures will be
required to prohibit its spread during development.
Giant Hogweed
It is an offence under The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to
introduce giant hogweed into the wild. Growing 3-5m tall and resembling cow
parsley, giant hogweed contains a substance within its sap, which can cause
blistering, and long term skin damage. The control of this aggressive competitor
is necessary to prevent occupational health and
environmental problems.
Ragwort
Ragwort is specified as a injurious
weed under the Weeds Act 1959 and more recently the
Ragwort Control Act 2003. It contains toxins which can have debilitating
or fatal consequences if eaten by horses and other grazing animals. Current
legislation requires the occupier of the land it grows on to actively prevent
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