Service Description: The Countryside Section of the Isle of Wight Council is involved in a wide range of activities from giving advice about wildlife and trees to carrying out practical management and teaching children about nature. The Countryside Ranger manages nature reserves and country parks throughout the Island, including Fort Victoria Country Park. The Ranger works closely with community organisations and charities, especially town and parish councils, to promote good countryside and wildlife management on land they own. The work of the section is supported by a large and loyal band of volunteers, who willingly give their time throughout the year to conserve and enhance their local environment.
Also known as:- Afton Marsh, Batts Copse, Brading Down, Charles Wood, Conservation Sites, Country Parks, Countryside Rangers, Dodnor Creek, Fort Victoria BBQ bookings, Fort Victoria Country Park, Golden Hill Country Park, Golden Hill Fort, Nansen Hill, Nature Reserves, Rangers, Shide Chalk Pit/Shide Quarry, Volunteering, Wight Winter Walks leaflet, Wildlife Warriors
Answer: It is not illegal to have ragwort on your land. The Council is able to give advice on control methods and practices, but will not normally become involved in action against ragwort where it is not growing on or affecting land in which the Council has an interest. Further information concerning what action to take against ragwort and the Council's Policy is available on the Council's website. - Related Link