Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant species that can cause destruction to building foundations, flood defences, driveways and much more. Here are some interesting facts about the plant that you might not have known before:
Claiming For Japanese knotweed With Land Remediation Relief Japanese knotweed is a nightmare. Not only is this invasive plant a hazard to biodiversity, you’re also faced with a host of legal responsibilities to stop it spreading onto neighbouring land and the potential of facing legal action if you do. You are also legally obliged to
The Legal Requirements Around Japanese knotweed Japanese knotweed remains Britain’s most pernicious invasive species. It can grow in the poorest of soils, spread rapidly, and has roots strong enough to lift tarmac and undermine the structure of buildings. In financial terms, Japanese knotweed causes £170 million of damage per year, and is so expensive to destroy
PROJECT SCOPE TP knotweed Solutions were appointed to remediate a Japanese knotweed infestation on a parcel of land in West London. The client’s objective was to develop over the infested areas within the next 1-2 months to build residential property. REMEDIATION STRATEGY After liaising with the client and careful consideration of site constraints and budgets,
A garden is a labour of love. To the casual observer, it might not look like anything more than a plot of earth. Your marigolds might turn a few heads; perhaps a passer-by will comment on the paving stones leading across the lawn, or the smell coming from your bed of jasmine. Your garden is
Those who care about the nation’s native flora are often heard lamenting the presence of invasive species. Despite overtones of the blitz spirit, they are right to do so: not every invasive species comes from overseas, but they’re all adept at out-competing native species and reducing biodiversity. Gardening is about managing competition between communities of
Another non-native plant species is taking the UK by storm. Like Japanese knotweed and other alien species, Himalayan Balsam was originally imported as a decorative plant in the 19th century. If you have travelled along our rivers, you have doubtless seen this striking plant and the havoc it causes. Up to this point, Himalayan, like
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The Government’s Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 includes new measures to tackle irresponsible mistreatment of Japanese knotweed that causes it to spread or “not controlling Japanese knotweed when they could be reasonably expected to do so”. Individuals who do not consciously take steps to prevent the spread of the invasive species can be
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Laws & Regulations For Japanese knotweed & Invasive Species Japanese knotweed is posing threats to UK homeowners, business owners and public services providers. The invasive plant has corrupted development sites, caused mortgage lenders to re-think their willingness to make loans on properties infected and is causing municipalities to increase spending in order to protect water
What is the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981? The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 was approved by an Act of Parliament in order to give protection to native species and regulate the spread of non-native plants and animals in the UK. This is important legislation that strives to atone for errors made in the
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