Project trying to halt spread of giant hogweed

Giant hogweed currently covers around 30km of land around the River Urie.

An environmental group is trying to halt the spread of a weed which can cause serious harm to people, animals and other plants.

Giant hogweed currently covers around 30km of land around the River Urie in Aberdeenshire.

The project will help restore the river bank, but more volunteers are needed.

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