So invasive weeds? Getting a little ‘old hat’ a little ‘last years news’?
I have been writing and talking about invasive weeds for seventeen years now and quite honestly at times I feel like a broken record!
Since its introduction to the UK in 1820 JK has proven time and again its ability to massively challenge the British Countryside – I often drive through scenic Derbyshire or Cheshire and make note of new Knotweed infestations, photograph them and send a letter to the local authority (Mr Angry!) – pointing out that it is far easier to kill newly established knotweed than to allow it to establish…
I am yet to get any response as my letters fall on deaf ears…(latest letters have gone to Bakewell, Glossop and Knutsford)
We have looked toward the EA for guidance and leadership with regards invasive weeds, unfortunately this has proved sadly lacking..even on their own projects they still deal with JK and other invasives in a piecemeal fashion.
If you look at the current Code of Practice the EA states that it is: ‘their job to look after your environment and make it a better place – for you, and for future generations’
With reference invasive weeds I would charge them with a massive failure to perform!
