OREANDA-NEWS The authorities of the Smolensk region plan to add Sosnovsky's hogweed to the list of threats to the ecosystem. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

The list of dangerous invasive plant species threatening the ecosystem of the region, which will include hogweed, was rapidly developed at the request of the Rosselkhoznadzor. In addition to hogweed, the list will include several other dangerous invasive plants. The draft resolution is currently undergoing legal review.

Earlier, the Rosselkhoznadzor said that Sosnovsky's hogweed continues to occupy a large area in Russia due to the fault of land owners who do not take comprehensive measures to control the plant.