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On the frontline fighting the UK's 'most dangerous plant'

On the frontline fighting the UK's 'most dangerous plant'
BBC Science Tuesday 28 July 2026, 05:23 UTC 1 min read
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A County Tyrone group says it has made progress tackling Giant Hogweed.

A County Tyrone group says it has made progress tackling Giant Hogweed.
UK (LOCATION) County Tyrone (LOCATION)
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