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The
London Anglers Association - Last
Updated 01/03/2008 |
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ATTENTION!!!!
AVIAN FLU!! |
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In light of the
current situation regarding Avian Flu, the following has
been issued by NAFAC. Please follow these instructions
if you find any DEAD BIRDS in or near any of our Fishery's. |
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1. Notify both DEFRA
on their Hotline on 08459 335577
& Our Office on Tel/Fax 02085 207477.
2. Ensure Staff and Anglers do not touch any of the dead Birds
until you have ascertained that there is no risk
(i.e., following a
discussion with DEFRA, and an examination
by them if appropriate). |
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TO ENTER FISHERY WATERS |
TO ENTER THE BULLETIN |
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ATTENTION!!!!
Giant Hogweed has been reported in the Kent Area.
This is both an Environmental and Health hazard!! |
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR!!!
A Plant in the region of height 3 to 5 metres, each plant takes up to four years to reach this height and flower, other than it's
size this bears a resemblance to our Cow Parsley and Hogweed. The Giant Hogweed has a reddish purple stem and
spotted leaf
stalks, with fine spines that make it appear furry.
The leaves may expand to 1.5 metres in width with flower heads commonly 250mm in width. |
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CUT CHOP OR IN
ANYWAY DISPOSE OF THIS PLANT
YOURSELF.
THE NECESSARY
AUTHORITIES
HAVE BEEN INFORMED
AND THE
APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE
BEING SET IN
MOTION TO RID THE
AREA OF THIS PLANT. |
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If you do locate this plant
DO NOT TOUCH,
AS THE SAP CONTAINS A
SUBSTANCE THAT
MAKES
THE SKIN SENSITIVE TO
ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT.
This can result in severe burns to the affected
areas,
producing swelling and
severe, painful blistering. |
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SYMPTOMS AND ADVICE:
Large, watery blisters usually appear 15 to 20 hours after contact with the sap and sunlight.
Damaged skin will heal very slowly leaving residual pigmentation that can develop into
Phytophotodermatitis - a type of dermatitis that flares up in sunlight for which there is no straightforward treatment.
Contact between the skin and the sap of this species occurs either through brushing against the bristles
on the stem ( as with stinging nettles) or breaking the stem/leaves.
(The spurs can be inhaled and cause the same type of blisters within the mouth).
In the event of contact with the sap of this plant, the skin should be covered to reduce the exposure
to sunlight and washed
IMMEDIATELY and THOROUGHLY with soap and water. |
