Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant, troublesome due to its aggressive growth and ability to regrow from even the smallest amount of rhizome left in the soil.
If you’re a landowner and you fail to keep your Japanese knotweed under control, you can be fined. One landowner in Yorkshire has a cautionary tale to tell about this. Read on to find out more.
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There's always a new story about Japanese knotweed popping up somewhere in the UK. If you've read any of these articles, then you'll probably be aware that you can get fined and even go to jail for ignoring or not controlling Japanese knotweed on your property.
It's all well and good knowing about Japanese knotweed and the law, but has anyone actually gone to jail for ignoring Japanese knotweed on their property? Let's find out...
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