Japanese knotweed could stop Brexit
1st April 2019***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
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Damages awarded against negligent surveyor who failed to identify Japanese knotweed
18th March 2019A 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
How Long can Japanese Knotweed Stay Dormant?
1st March 2019Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica or Reynoutria japonica), which is a member of the dock family, is a rhizomatous perennial plant. This means that it has … View the full post
Is Japanese Knotweed Dangerous?
18th January 2019One of the most common questions we are asked is: “is Japanese knotweed dangerous?”. Schedule 9 of the Wildlife And Countryside Act (1981) lists those … View the full post
Environmental Assessment of Crematoria
9th January 2019Almost 80% of deaths in the UK are followed by cremation, which on a crowded island with a growing population can, in many ways, be … View the full post
Angola Offshore Environmental Risk Assessments
8th January 2019Returning recently to Africa, Phlorum worked with AECL to provide environmental monitoring and training services to staff aboard offshore oil and gas platforms off the … View the full post
When is the Bat Survey Season?
9th August 2018You can survey for evidence of bats pretty much all year round, but the methods you use and the evidence you can collect changes significantly … View the full post
How Long is a Bat Survey Valid For?
9th August 2018Typically, bat surveys are valid for a period of one year. This is because bats are mobile animals that can move roost sites both within … View the full post
Where Can I Dispose of Japanese Knotweed?
30th July 2018Japanese knotweed is a controlled waste. Essentially, this means that all those involved in the handling of this waste must be made aware of what … View the full post
Network Rail Loses Appeal on Landmark Knotweed Case
3rd July 2018Network Rail has lost its case to overturn a decision against them in respect of damages caused to two residents in Maesteg, South Wales. Phlorum … View the full post
