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japanese knotweed, oops
Japanese Knotweed...looks like we have some...oh dear.
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Your not alone! We have it too! Its not easy to get rid of!
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Ain't that the truth!
We have some in a rented property that is about to invade the public footpath outside, which could end up costing the company a fortune. And the picture above was taken on my favourite dog walk...so it is already in the wild here...yay
Shame, because it is actually an attractive plant, just massively invasive. And I do not plan on digging out the roots. as they go down 5 metres!
We have some in a rented property that is about to invade the public footpath outside, which could end up costing the company a fortune. And the picture above was taken on my favourite dog walk...so it is already in the wild here...yay
Shame, because it is actually an attractive plant, just massively invasive. And I do not plan on digging out the roots. as they go down 5 metres!
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Oops.
I remember reading something about Japanese knotweed - bit of a nightmare I think.
I'll swipe from the net rather than type it myself.....
Due to the destructive characteristics of Japanese Knotweed, strong legislation is in place to control the magnitude of the problem. Specifically, there are three main legal issues associated with Japanese Knotweed:
•The Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981 states that it is an offence to plant or otherwise cause Knotweed to grow in the wild.
•The Environmental Protection Act (EPA) 1990, Duty of Care Regulations 1991, states that cut knotweed material and soil containing rhizomes must be disposed of as controlled waste if they are to be removed from their site of origin.
•Third Party litigation, where you can be sued for costs and damages if you allow Knotweed to spread from your property onto that of an adjacent landowner.
Failure to dispose of waste material containing Japanese Knotweed may lead to prosecution under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. It is normally necessary to discuss and agree treatment proposals with the Environment Agency.
I remember reading something about Japanese knotweed - bit of a nightmare I think.
I'll swipe from the net rather than type it myself.....
Due to the destructive characteristics of Japanese Knotweed, strong legislation is in place to control the magnitude of the problem. Specifically, there are three main legal issues associated with Japanese Knotweed:
•The Wildlife and Countryside Act (WCA) 1981 states that it is an offence to plant or otherwise cause Knotweed to grow in the wild.
•The Environmental Protection Act (EPA) 1990, Duty of Care Regulations 1991, states that cut knotweed material and soil containing rhizomes must be disposed of as controlled waste if they are to be removed from their site of origin.
•Third Party litigation, where you can be sued for costs and damages if you allow Knotweed to spread from your property onto that of an adjacent landowner.
Failure to dispose of waste material containing Japanese Knotweed may lead to prosecution under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. It is normally necessary to discuss and agree treatment proposals with the Environment Agency.
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I thought I read somewhere that it was illegal to plant it! 
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Wow it does sound a bit serious! I live in a block of flats and we have a little bit growing beside the back wall, Graham has tried on several occasions to remove it, but we have noticed that its in the next garden and quite a lot of it! Will have to inquire if they actually know what it is!!
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we have loads of it comming from the farmers hedge next door
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