Invasive, non-native species
Invasive, non-native species are animals or plants that have been introduced, deliberately or accidentally by human activity, to an area where they don't naturally occur, like:
- Japanese Knotweed
- Giant Hogweed
- Himalayan Balsam
- North American Signal Crayfish
Some animals and plants may have been transported here a long time ago and be considered 'naturalised', but are still invasive, non-native species.
Local Authority responsibility
The council is only required to undertake treatment of invasive, non-native species where it is present on council owned land.
To report an invasive, non-native species on council land, contact Customer Services.
Identify and treat
For information on how to identify, and the law on how to treat, invasive, non-native species visit Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
More information
For detailed information search GB Non-native Species Secretariat.