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Battle against Asian knotweed started

Work began today near the Stadspark to control Aziatische Duizendknoop (Asian knotweed), a fast-growing plant that can cause a lot of damage to buildings and native plants.

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Created

12 July 2023 - 15:44

Last updated

22 July 2023 - 09:29

Author

Stephan van Appeven / subtitled by News in English

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