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UK Assessment of Japanese Knotweed Risk is Proportionate
16th October 2020In early 2019 the Parliamentary Science and Technology Select Committee held an inquiry to discuss the impact of Japanese knotweed on the built environment. This … View the full post
Winter dead canes clearance
12th March 2020Japanese knotweed is an herbaceous perennial plant. Perennial plants are those that can live for several years – i.e. having a lifecycle that lasts longer … View the full post
Have recent floods in the UK increased the spread of Japanese Knotweed?
5th February 2020The recent flooding in the UK has caused widespread disruption to people and businesses. Of course, in these events, the top priority is to protect … View the full post
What time of year does Japanese knotweed grow?
9th December 2019Japanese 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 does Japanese knotweed do to a house?
6th June 2019It’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
Can Japanese knotweed grow through concrete?
25th April 2019Japanese 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
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
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
