Last month, Graham Rudd, Invasive Weeds Agency’s Business Manager, gave a presentation in Edinburgh to members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors as part of their CPD programme. The presentation focussed on invasive species and environmental protection. These topics … Continue reading
On our blogs we follow the development of invasive non-native plants and how they are affecting the environment and current affairs. We posted information at the beginning of February, showing the sprouting, new growth of Japanese knotweed in Perth following … Continue reading
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a rhizomatous, perrenial plant with very distinctive characrteristics such as zig-zag pattern branching and hollow, bamboo like stems with purple speckles. The notorious rapid growth of the plant from an underground rhizome system makes any … Continue reading
In the UK, gardening is a very popular and relaxing way to pass time and many people enjoy decorating their gardens with exotic, colourful and attractive plants. During the 19th Century, many plant species were introduced into the UK for … Continue reading
Winter has taken hold and now that the temperatures have plummeted from our modest summer highs, many of our native and non-native plants have perished for this year. These perennial plants may look dead now but they are no doubt … Continue reading
Japanese knotweed is often a headache for developers, builders, engineers and landowners. For advice on how to identify this weed, check out our dedicated Japanese knotweed ID page here. If you require further assistance with identification of Japanese knotweed, Giant … Continue reading
Autumn’s here and winter is slowly creeping up on the UK causing the non-native invasive species we control to die away naturally. Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) and Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) die off over the colder … Continue reading
Japanese knotweed was introduced into the UK in the 19th Century as an attractive ornamental plant but it is now considered one of the most aggressive, destructive and resilient non-native, invasive species. So much so, mortgage lenders may reconsider financing … Continue reading
Let’s start off with the main point of today’s News: IF YOU FIND GIANT HOGWEED- DO NOT TOUCH IT! The Portadown Times have reported that a group of teenagers have been badly burned by Giant Hogweed growing on a riverbank. … Continue reading
Barrhead News has reported that Japanese knotweed is causing problems in their area and that residents may face financial difficulties if they discover Japanese knotweed on their land. The full article can be found here. Japanese knotweed is causing many … Continue reading
