Invasive Weed Management - are we winning?
Webinar: Invasive weed management - are we winning?
Our next live webinar considers the question “Are we winning the battle against non-native invasive plants?” With nearly 4 decades of commercial experience, what have we learned and what threats and opportunities are we facing now and in the future? Will new legislation help the invasive weed sector be more effective, and what part will technology play?
To find out the answers and to learn much more, join us and PCA's Peter Fitzsimons for our next webinar on Thursday 25th August 2022 from 9-10am as he raises awareness and shares his advice on long-term invasive weed management; the past, AND the future! To join, simply click on the 'Register' button.
What you will learn from the webinar?
- How professional invasive weed management has changed over 30 years
- An insight into what invasive weed specialists have learned along the way & what we still don’t know
- Understand future threats and opportunities & the potential for use of new technology
- The role new legislation will play - how will it help us deliver better long-term management of invasive species?
- Integrated weed management – the new normal
Benefits - Why you should watch the webinar
- Understand how professional invasive weed management has developed and grown
- Learn what impact new technology and legislation could have
- Receive up-to-date guidance and advice for you, your customers/clients
- Straightforward online learning while sitting at your desk
- Benefit from gaining 2 CPD points (BASIS)
About the presenter – Dr Peter Fitzsimons
Peter joined the Property Care Association as Technical Manager for the Invasive Weed sector in April 2018. He studied Botany at University College London (he won’t say when, it was a long time ago!) followed by 9 years research in Dundee & Nottingham, working on various aspects of plant cell growth regulation and herbicide action/interaction.
His research interests took him into the construction chemicals industry where he spent 20 years as Technical Manager/Director (wood protection).
Today, Peter represents the PCA on all matters relating to invasive weed control. He is actively involved in keeping the Invasive Weed Technical library up-to-date. Also liaising with external stakeholders, providing input to standards development within the construction sector and with Government agencies.
The PCA's ongoing drive for best practice
Ongoing professional development is a key remit of the Property Care Association to drive forward best practice in the specialised invasive weed industry.
Working with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - supported by the Council of Mortgage Lenders and The Building Societies Association - the Property Care Association set up the Invasive Weed Control Group in back in 2012 which is still going strong today.
Over the years, the group has provided guidance and expertise to all who manage invasive weeds offering high levels of technical knowledge and practical skill. To find out more, click to view the video:
Our 'on-demand' webinar/video library
We now have quite an extensive library of previous webinars 'on-demand' for anyone interested in developing their knowledge and understanding on a variety of subjects such as damp, structural waterproofing, invasive weed control, ground gas and many more!
Simply get yourself a cup of tea and a biscuit and click on the button below to view the library and watch any of our previous CPD webinars.
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