How Does Japanese Knotweed Spread?
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is one of the UK’s biggest environmental headaches, causing structural damage and overwhelming native ecosystems. From Japan, Japanese knotweed is a non native species in the UK. Knowing how does Japanese knotweed spread is key for property owners, developers and anyone with Japanese knotweed on their land. This guide explains the […]
Japanese Knotweed Damage: Property Risks and Impact
Japanese knotweed damage is a serious threat to UK properties. This invasive plant can cause significant structural damage and reduce property values by up to 20%* – figures that should worry any property owner. *See this survey by RICS. It’s growth pattern can be devastating to structures and other plants. It can grow through concrete, […]
The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and Japanese Knotweed
The Japanese Knotweed Problem and its Legal Consequences Looking for the full overview? See our Japanese Knotweed UK Law guide. Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is one of the UK’s most invasive plant species. Its rampant growth, ability to damage buildings and infrastructure and resistance to treatment have made it a nightmare for property owners across […]
The Town & Country Planning Act 1974 and Japanese Knotweed
The Growing Problem in British Gardens Looking for the full overview? See our Japanese Knotweed UK Law guide. Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is infamous as one of the UK’s most unwanted invasive species. With its incredible growth rate and ability to damage buildings and infrastructure, knotweed is a nightmare for property owners across Britain. Understanding […]
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Japanese Knotweed: What You Need to Know
An Introduction The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA) is part of the legal framework for Japanese knotweed management in the UK. This invasive plant is nasty and can damage property, so it needs to be handled and disposed of in accordance with the laws. The EPA is just one of several important laws that govern […]
Schedule 9 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Japanese Knotweed Legal Requirements
An Introduction The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 is one of the most important environmental laws in Britain, and Schedule 9 targets invasive non-native species. Japanese knotweed has been on British soil since the 1840s. It is listed on Schedule 9 due to its aggressive growth and ability to cause structural damage to properties. For […]