Invasive non-native species

Non-native species are those that have been introduced - deliberately or accidentally - by humans. There are many non-native species in Scotland , but only a small number of these cause damage to the environment, the economy, our health and the way we live. These are called invasive non-native species. The Scottish Government website provides details on all these species.

Invasive weed control on Council owned land

The City of Edinburgh Council has set up a team to tackle the following invasive non-native species on Council owned land.

• Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera): For identification, see the Himalayan balsam ID sheet from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat website
• Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum): For identification, see the Giant Hogweed ID sheet from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat website
• Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica): For identification, see the Japanese knotweed ID sheet from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat website

To report invasive non-native species on Council owned land please email the Invasive Weed Control team or call 0131 657 4815.

Invasive weed control on privately owned land

To report invasive non-native species on privately owned land please email the Council's Environmental Health Service or call 0131 529 3030.