Harmful weeds and invasive, non-native plants
There are a number of harmful weeds and non-native plants that are controlled by law. These include;
- common ragwort
- spear thistle
- creeping or field thistle
- broad-leaved dock
- curled dock
- Japanese knotweed
- giant hogweed
The Council are not the enforcing or advisory body for this issue. Further information can be found on the government website or you can contact:
Natural England
PO Box 2423
Reading
RG1 6WY
Email: cs.reading@naturalengland.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 060 1112