Giant Hogweed Control in the North East
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Giant Hogweed Control covers the North East, with local teams in 10 towns and cities across the region.
Where Do We Cover in the North East?
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Major cities and towns
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DarlingtonGatesheadHartlepoolMiddlesbroughNewcastle upon TyneSouth ShieldsStockton-on-TeesSunderlandTynemouthWashington© OpenStreetMap contributorsOther areas we cover in the North East30 places
Ashington, Bedlington, Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Blyth, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Cramlington, Durham, Felling, Gosforth, Guisborough, Hebburn, Houghton-Le-Spring, Jarrow, Newburn, Newton Aycliffe, North Shields, Northallerton, Peterlee, Redcar, Seaham, Spennymoor, Stanley, Thornaby-on-Tees, Wallsend, Whickham, Whitley Bay, Yarm.
How Is Giant Hogweed Treated in the North East?
Giant hogweed sap burns skin on contact with sunlight, so treatment is carried out in full protective clothing. Plants are sprayed or stem-injected in spring before they flower, and any flower heads are cut and bagged to stop seeding. One plant drops thousands of seeds that stay viable in the soil for years, which is why a programme runs over several seasons.
What Are the Rules on Giant Hogweed in the North East?
Giant hogweed is listed in Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which makes it an offence to plant it or cause it to grow in the wild. Cut material and contaminated soil are controlled waste under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and must go to a licensed site.
Neighbouring Regions
We also cover Yorkshire, the North West and Scotland. For the full list nationwide, see our areas we cover page.
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