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The Weeds Act 1959: Controlling Harmful Weed Growth

There’s a war going on right now between local authorities, agencies and community groups and invasive species of plants that run the risk of taking over, pushing out or killing our native species. CHRIS BETTELEY investigates...

Wharfedale Naturalists Society THE mention of plants and railways might make you think of poorly maintained plant troughs or the usual autumn excuses of ‘leaves on the line’. Next time you find yourself standing on a railway platform or travelling by train, take a look around you. Railways are an interesting habitat with some attractive flowers, but you need to be quick before Network Rail arrives with its weedkiller! The four plants that always catch my attention, I have nicknamed �...