SAFETY OF HOUSING DEVELOPERS ENSURED THROUGH BURIAL OF GIANT HOGWEED £21,435 2 Weeks York Giant hogweed eradication A former mill site in North Yorkshire had a very serious infestation issue – the site, which primarily consisted of derelict buildings, was to be transformed into a residential area by a local housing developer, however Giant hogweed was present. Giant hogweed poses a signi?cant risk to public health, as the sap contains chemicals called furanocoumarins; exposure to sunlight of skin that has been in contact with the sap, even for short periods, induces phytophotodermatitis. This produces reactions in the skin to the severity of blistering to third-degree burns that require medical treatment. The client understood the risks of the species and their duty of care as a responsibl

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