Invasive Vegetation Management & Treatment Ltd

August 2023 Newsletter

Japanese Knotweed, the Law & IVM

What You Need to Know

Japanese Knotweed, the Law & IVM - What You Need to Know

IVM offer tailor made treatment programmes for Japanese Knotweed, Giant Knotweed, Hybrid Knotweed and Giant Hogweed. All treatments undertaken by IVM are guaranteed.

The company has a wealth of experience in the scientific treatment of invasive plants and can tailor a treatment programme to suit any construction programme or mortgage deadlines.

Invasive Vegetation Management & Treatment Limited are a registered, approved PCA (Property Care Association) contractor, IVM pride ourselves in the ability to provide tailor made Japanese Knotweed solutions for each client and site; as no two projects or clients requirements are the same.

IVM provide KMP’s (Knotweed Management Plans) for both commercial and residential clients which are recognised by banks, building society’s and lenders.

Japanese Knotweed treatment is a specialist service that requires a specialist company! For successful Japanese Knotweed treatment and control on both residential and commercial sites, contact the experts, contact IVM.

Membership has been formed by a group of leading industry experts who have formulated strict criteria. The implementation and monitoring of these standards will provide assurance that experts in the control and management of invasive species, are capable of offering the highest levels of technical knowledge and practical skill.

Why choose IVM?

• No minimum charge
• Stage payments for easier budgeting
• Still the same professional service
• Fully Guaranteed Eradication Programmes
• Property Care Association Members (PCA)

Japanese Knotweed & Mortgages

Mortgage applications have been refused or adjusted by numerous lenders due to Japanese Knotweed infestations within the boundaries of the property.

Invasive Vegetation Management & Treatment Ltd have access to optional 10-year insurance policies in support of our treatment plans which are an acceptable solution to most mortgage lenders.

IVM have helped hundreds of property sales where Japanese Knotweed is present - contact IVM if you would like our help.

Japanese Knotweed & the Law

In the UK there are two main pieces of legislation that cover Japanese Knotweed. These are:

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Schedule 9, Section 14 of the Act, it is an offence to plant or otherwise cause the species to grow in the wild.

Section 14(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 states that “if any person plants or otherwise causes to grow in the wild any plant which is included in Part 2 of Schedule 9, he shall be guilty of an offence”. (Japanese Knotweed is a Schedule 9 listed plant).

Environmental Protection Act 1990

Japanese Knotweed is classed as ‘controlled waste’ and as such must be disposed of safely at a licensed landfill site according to the Environmental Protection Act (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991. Soil containing rhizome material can be regarded as contaminated and, if taken off a site, must be disposed of at a suitably licensed landfill site.

As well as the two items of legislation outlined above, third party litigation for damages may be sought by adjacent landowners when Japanese Knotweed is allowed to spread onto other property.

Guide to Japanese Knotweed

If you would like a free copy of our Guide to Japanese Knotweed email michael@i-v-m.co.uk to request one.

IVM ‘FAST’ System – Foliage & Stem Treatment

A cost effective solution to your invasive vegetation problem has arrived;

Invasive Vegetation Management & Treatment Limited (IVM) will produce a tailor-made programme for your site.

IVM’s methodology, known as the IVM ‘FAST ‘ System (Foliage and Stem Treatment) guarantees treatment of Japanese Knotweed & other invasive species using the latest herbicides and application techniques.

The ‘FAST’ System uses different herbicides at different times of the year to kill different parts of the plant, in addition to the herbicides, products are applied to improve translocation rates, limit evaporation and assist the herbicide to adhere to the plant.

More information regarding IVM’s treatments, methodology’s and contact details can be found on our website.

Invasive Vegetation Management & Treatment Ltd, 2 Stone Cross, Water Orton, Birmingham, B46 1NA

www.knotweed-uk.com
Tel: 07836 321219 or 0121 366 8916