James Wyllie, project co-ordinator, East Lothian Countryside Volunteers River Tyne Giant Hogweed Eradication Project, described the past 12 months as “very successful”. However, he reiterated that the ...

Japanese Knotweed is the UK’s No.1 non-native invasive plant species, originally brought to the UK in the early 1900’s. It was at that time and for decades confined to private estates, but towards the ...

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The UK government enacted a ban on giant rhubarb back in 2023 – similar to the one on Japanese knotweed – meaning it cannot be sold or cultivated, and those who have it in their gardens must ensure it ...

The plant's extensive rhizome system makes eradication challenging. Professional Japanese Knotweed removal services are often recommended to ensure complete elimination. 2. Giant Hogweed (Heracleum ...

Homebuyers viewing properties during the next three months are being urged to be extra watchful for signs of invasive Japanese knotweed. Invasive plant specialist Environet claims the weed tends to ...

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On Thursday, stocks at UK gas storage sites were 26% lower than the same period last year, leaving them around half full, the energy giant said. Gas inventory levels have come under pressure from ...