The Scottish Government

The list below includes some of the government departments, devolved administrations, public bodies and non-governmental organisations involved in a range of invasive non-native species issues.

Government departments/agencies and statutory authorities

GB Non-Native Species Secretariat website

Defra

Welsh Assembly Government

Scottish version of the Horticultural code of Practice

English and Welsh version of the Horticultural Code of Practice

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Natural Heritage

Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture

The Health and Safety Executive

Pesticides Safety Directorate

Research bodies/Non-Governmental Organisations/Trade bodies

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Horticultural Trades Association

The Royal Horticultural Society

Plantlife

Ornamental and Aquatic Trades Association (OATA)

Centre for Hydrology and Ecology

Information on Japanese knotweed

Cornwall Council

Japanese_Knotweed_Alliance

NetRegs environmental guidance for business