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Janice wrote:
Does anyone know if giant hogweed is a controlled plant? I've noticed tons
of it growing alongside a stream here in Bolton, easily accessible to
everyone, and I wondered if I should advise the town council ASAP.

Well, you could, but it has been a widespread plant for many decades,
and caused little problem until the gutter press decided to build it
up into a Killer Weed. Yes, some people react to it badly, and most
people react to it, but it isn't generally a problem.

It's controlled in the sense that deliberately sowing it is an
offence, and many councils do try hard to eradicate it from areas where
the public has frequent access.

Janet.