Knotweed and hogweed: legal issues and further information

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UK legislation Despite what many people believe, neither Japanese knotweed nor giant hogweed are notifiable weeds. Neither plant is cited under any legislation that requires either DEFRA (Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) or local planning authorities to be informed of their presence and neither of the plants are listed...

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