BRACEBRIDGE – The Town of Bracebridge is hoping to take concerns over the invasive species Japanese knotweed to the province.

During a discussion during the Jan. 12 general committee meeting, councillors were told by CAO John Sisson that a delegation has been requested with the Ministry of Environment in which the issue the aggressive semi-woody perennial plant native to eastern Asia will be discussed.

He is hoping to gain an audience with ministry representatives at the upcoming ROMA/OGRA meeting.

The District of Muskoka is currently undertaking studies in regards to the plant it in the area, however, according to the town’s director of public works Walt Schmidt, at this time no money has been set aside in the town’s budget to eradicate it.