Dubbed by some as Britain’s most dangerous plant, Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) was thrust further into the limelight in 2019 due to dramatic stories hitting … View the full post
Japanese knotweed is a herbaceous perennial, with small shoots appearing in spring that readily grow to several metres in height by the end of summer … View the full post
What is an ‘Air Quality Mitigation Statement’ and why are they needed? It is increasingly common for local authorities across the UK to require air … View the full post
Air pollution is increasingly recognised as a contributing factor to thousands of premature deaths every year. It is a hot topic in the media, and … View the full post
It’s often quoted that Japanese knotweed causes damage to housing and there have been some alarming stories in the press that seem to reinforce this. … View the full post
Air Pollution is the theme for World Environment Day, today on 5th June 2019 People can be exposed to a variety of substances at work … View the full post
Phlorum has undertaken many odour assessments where the smell from sewage treatment is a concern. This has involved the assessment of impacts from existing sewage … View the full post
Japanese knotweed is a hardy perennial plant that comprises a deep and extensive rhizome system (underground shoots). It was introduced to the UK from Japan … View the full post
***UPDATE – April Fool! *** A shock declaration by the UK Prime Minister could spell the end to the Brexit deadlock. Britain could be forced … View the full post
A recent litigation judgement should serve as a wake-up call to RICS surveyors who are at risk of failing to notice Japanese knotweed on any … View the full post
