Work to control the spread of a hazardous plant in Moray has been praised by the region’s MP.
The Scottish Invasive Species Initiative is working to contain the spread of hogweed within areas lining the banks of the rivers Lossie and Findhorn.
Now it has been revealed that Network Rail will also treat traces of the plant found near their property before the end of next month.
The dangerous plant can cause burning and irritation when it comes into contact with the skin.
Moray MP Douglas Ross said: “I was pleased to see that the initiative has also been actioned on the ground with staff working on the Aberdeen to Inverness rail improvement project removing plants when they come across them.
“There is still much to do to tackle these invasive species, but I’m hopeful that with agencies working together with landowners and groups such as the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Trust and invasive species network that we can get on top of this.”
