EIR Request - Invasive Species

Request 101002803719

1. Do you have a program to poison/remove invasive plant species

2. If so, which invasive plant species are covered

3. What method of control do you use for each species

4. With what frequency do you treat them

5. How much has been spent on treating/removing invasive species for each of the last 3 years, by year

6. Do you have an envisaged allowance for spending on treating invasive species for 2021, and how much

1. Do you have a program to poison/remove invasive plant species Yes

2. If so, which invasive plant species are covered The programme covers Giant Hogweed.

3. What method of control do you use for each species Application of herbicide (glyphosate).

4. With what frequency do you treat them Road verges: annually; Flood Alleviation Scheme areas: twice per year

5. How much has been spent on treating/removing invasive species for each of the last 3 years, by year

2020/21: £5075.00
2019/20: £4997.27
2018/19: £6338.49

6. Do you have an envisaged allowance for spending on treating invasive species for 2021, and how much £5062