Scottish Government

The list below includes some of the government departments, devolved administrations, public bodies and non-governmental organisations involved in a range of invasive non-native species issues.

Government departments/agencies and statutory authorities

• GB Non-Native Species Secretariat website
• Defra
• Welsh Assembly Government
• Scottish version of the Horticultural code of Practice
• English and Welsh version of the Horticultural Code of Practice
• Scottish Environment Protection Agency
• Scottish Natural Heritage
• Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture
• The Health and Safety Executive
• Chemical Regulations Directorate

Research bodies/Non-Governmental Organisations/Trade bodies

• Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
• The Horticultural Trades Association
• The Royal Horticultural Society
• Plantlife
• Ornamental and Aquatic Trades Association (OATA)
• Centre for Hydrology and Ecology

Information on Japanese knotweed

• Japanese_Knotweed_Alliance
• NetRegs environmental guidance for business