Can we target an area get togged up and chop it down?
Not unless you fancy a prison sentence or large fine.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-the-spread-of-harmful-invasive-and-non-native-plants
You must not plant in the wild, or cause to grow in the wild, certain invasive and non-native plants. This can include moving contaminated soil or plant cuttings. If you do, you can be fined or sent to prison for up to 2 years.
You must not import, transport, keep, breed, sell, use or exchange, grow or cultivate, or release into the environment certain invasive alien species. If you do, you can be fined or sent to prison for up to 2 years.
It costs a fortune to remove legally, hence why so many land owners/managers do not bother and is also classed as special/hazardous waste so will need a waste carriers licence to take it away.