Invasive Plants
Invasive species such as Japanese knotweed are commonly encountered and may pose a significant constraint and cost to development. Early identification of such species (ideally before land acquisition) can mitigate the financial effects. Our ecologists are always on the lookout for invasive species during site surveys, but specific surveys can also be arranged where the exact scale of an issue needs to be defined.
A large number of invasive species are now listed under Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), including a large number of alien aquatic species which were added to the list in April 2010. It is an offence under section 14(2) of the WCA to "plant or otherwise cause to grow in the wild" any plant listed in Schedule 9, Part 2 to the Act.
CSa can provide assistance with control and eradication strategies or put you in contact with specialist contractors who can describe and cost the various options available. Our aim is to understand our clients’ needs and assist in finding the most cost-effective and/or most rapid control strategy available, as appropriate to the situation.
