Japanese knotweed
We have produced guidance on how to deal with Japanese Knotweed, a non-native invasive plant species. The guidance gives information on how to manage, destroy and dispose of the plant. For quick reference there is also a factsheet available.
- Advice on managing Japanese Knotweed
Plants and animals that have been introduced to a place where they aren't naturally found are known as non-native species. Many of these are also classed as invasive as they out-compete the native species.
