New Forest District Council have installed this sign warning of the presence of Hemlock and Water Hemlock at Sweatford Water Meadows (off Green Lane).
WARNING
Hemlock and Water Hemlock have both been reported growing on this site.
Both plants can easily be mistaken for non-poisonous plants such as wild carrot, parsnip or cow parsley.
It is recommended that members of the public avoid areas where any of these species appear to be growing.
Please keep dogs and children under control and away from these areas.
Although New Forest District Council work to remove poisonous species from our Public Open Spaces please be aware that these are native wildflowers that recur naturally and are very difficult to eradicate.
Hemlock plants are especially valuable to species such as the Marsh Fritillary butterfly (a listed species) and are an important food source.
Should you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness or seizures within an hour of ingesting any plants on site please call 999 immediately.
