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Forum to discuss invasive giant hogweed on Usk
A giant toxic plant is invading riverbanks in central Wales.
Giant hogweed is mainly found between Crickhowell in Powys and the tidal limit downstream at Newbridge-on-Usk.
It has also been found in small numbers close to the mouth of the river in Newport.
The Environment Agency says its hollow stems attract children who use them as pea shooters and telescopes.
An agency spokesman said, 'The edges and undersides of the leaves have small hairs which are coated with a poisonous sap and even the slightest touch can cause painful blistering and severe irritation.

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'The reaction can occur up to 48 hours after contact and in some cases results in recurrent dermatitis.'
The agency said giant hogweed suppresses the growth of native plants, leaving banks bare of vegetation.
Stuart Craxford, Environment Agency biodiversity officer, added, 'Every effort is being made to reduce and contain this invasive plant.
'If the work is successful there will be benefits for conservation, recreation and flood defence maintenance work.'
A giant hogweed forum has been organised for Tuesday, February 13 at Coleg Gwent's Usk Campus.

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Topic - For you Genesis fans - Duilawyer 18:47:34 01/06/07 (3)

Re: For you Genesis fans - Squonk 21:00:21 01/06/07 (2)

"Kill them with your hogweed hairs" - Sordidman 16:07:50 01/09/07 (0)

Re: For you Genesis fans - Duilawyer 08:20:19 01/07/07 (0)

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