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Japanese Knotweed: A Welsh Village's Nightmare

Japanese Knotweed: A Welsh Village's Nightmare

Update: 2025-12-14
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In the Welsh village of Bettws, a charming bungalow is up for sale, but its heavily infested with Japanese knotweed, a destructive invasive plant. This issue is widespread in South Wales, costing the UK billions annually. Residents like Neil Williams face financial burdens and property value drops due to the plants rapid spread and difficulty to control. Developers also struggle with the plants impact on property development. Homeowners are advised to take action to protect their properties, but property values may still be affected.

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Japanese Knotweed: A Welsh Village's Nightmare

Japanese Knotweed: A Welsh Village's Nightmare