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Invasive non-native weed control

Non-native fern

Please report invasive non-native species on Council owned land.

Non-native species are those that have been introduced - deliberately or accidentally - by humans. There are many non-native species in Scotland , but only a small number of these cause damage to the environment, the economy, our health and the way we live. These are called invasive non-native species. The Scottish Government website provides details on all these species.

Invasive weed control on Council owned land

West Dunbartonshire Council will tackle the following invasive non-native species on Council owned land.

 

  • Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)
    For identification, see the Giant Hogweed Overview from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat website

  • Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica)
    For identification, see the Japanese knotweed Overview from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat website

  • American Skunk-cabbage (Lysichiton americanus)
    For identification, see the American Skunk-cabbage Overview from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat website