Invasive Species Management
Invasive species are plants, animals or micro-organisms not native to an ecosystem, whose introduction threatens biodiversity, food security, health or economic development.
Although there are several hundred invasive species living in the UK, Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed and himalayan balsam are the invasive weeds that your business is most likely to come into contact with.
Invasive weeds are not native to the UK and cause many problems. They can:
- displace native UK species, including areas such as domestic gardens
- reduce biodiversity
- block footpaths, cycle paths and canal tow-paths
- break up concrete and tarmac
- damage flood defences and river bank stability
- cause harm to human health (particularly giant hogweed).
If you have Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed or himalayan balsam on land that you own or occupy, you have a duty not to allow these weeds to spread onto adjacent land - should this occur the owner of that land could take legal action against you.
You may not plant or encourage the spread of japanese knotweed or giant hogweed. This can include transporting soil contaminated with cuttings/ roots/ seeds from one place to another, or incorrectly handling contaminated material and plant cuttings.
Abricon can perform a full invasive species survey and will advise you on the best course of action with regards to the future ecological health of your site, and the implications (if any) on your proposed development and soft landscaping areas/ proposed gardens.
Contact Abricon now for advice on your requirements.
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