Is it true that land owners have a responsibilty to eliminate it? Judging by the profusion along the banks of the River Irwell, if it is true then Bolton and Salford Councils will have their work cut out destrying it on their own property and enforcing the destruction on private land. If I ever saw a young plant coming up in my locality [ not a prvate garden of course, there I would let the householder know what a menace they have] I would use one those hand held glyphosate sprays without consulting any land owner.
"Prevent the spread of invasive, non-native plants
You must not plant in the wild or cause certain invasive and non-native plants to grow in the wild. This can include moving contaminated soil or plant cuttings. If you do, you can be fined or sent to prison for up to 2 years.
The most commonly found invasive, non-native plants include:
Japanese knotweed
giant hogweed
Himalayan balsam
Rhododendron ponticum
New Zealand pigmyweed (this is banned from sale)
You’re not legally obliged to remove these plants or to control them. However, if you allow Japanese knotweed to grow onto other people’s property you could be prosecuted for causing a private nuisance. "
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks for clearing that up, but it is not a very satisfactory situation if the plants can continue to spread without action. I guess putting pressure on local politicians is needed.
If Giant Hogweed is growing along river banks, canal sides, footpaths etc, I'm sure local communities (parish councils etc) can bring pressure to bear on the responsible authorities - local tv and newspapers are usually only too keen to get involved in this sort of thing.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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No, as the link I posted earlier shows https://www.gov.uk/prevent-the-spread-of-harmful-invasive-and-non-native-plants
"Prevent the spread of invasive, non-native plants
You must not plant in the wild or cause certain invasive and non-native plants to grow in the wild. This can include moving contaminated soil or plant cuttings. If you do, you can be fined or sent to prison for up to 2 years.
The most commonly found invasive, non-native plants include:
You’re not legally obliged to remove these plants or to control them. However, if you allow Japanese knotweed to grow onto other people’s property you could be prosecuted for causing a private nuisance. "
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks for clearing that up, but it is not a very satisfactory situation if the plants can continue to spread without action. I guess putting pressure on local politicians is needed.
If Giant Hogweed is growing along river banks, canal sides, footpaths etc, I'm sure local communities (parish councils etc) can bring pressure to bear on the responsible authorities - local tv and newspapers are usually only too keen to get involved in this sort of thing.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Nobody makes light of it. Everyone has said take care,
There are lots of dangers out there; eg stupid drivers, be aware, use common sense and take care.
In the sticks near Peterborough
Not making light of it RB - just encouraging people to behave sensibly - encouraging panic is dangerous.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.