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