The Weeds Act 1959

According to the Weeds Act, the Secretary of State for the Department Environment, Food and Rural Affairs holds the authority to issue a notice to the occupier of any land where specific weeds are found to be growing. This notice obligates the occupier to take necessary measures in order to prevent the further spread of these weeds.

Failure to comply with such a notice can be deemed an offense, emphasizing the importance of adhering to these regulations for effective weed control. Stay informed and ensure compliance with the Weeds Act to maintain a healthy and weed-free environment.

There are currently five ‘injurious’ weeds covered by the provisions of the Weeds Act; Spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Creeping or Field thistle (Cirsium arvense), Curled dock (Rumex crispus), Broad leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius) and Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea).