In article , Stuart
writes
Hello,

Does anyone know if local councils are responsible for the clearing of giant
hogweed? I've seen some huge clumps (forests in some cases!) beside roads,
railways and rivers in Stirling, and I was wondering if the council is being
negligent.

Only if it is growing on council- owned land.

See:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environ/weed...tm#responsible

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Malcolm