Non Native Invasive Plants & Weeds
Invasive plants & weeds have been with us at least since Roman times, possibly even before that, but over the last 200 years the number of invasive species and the problems they cause has increased dramatically.
Through Government legislation and the media, we have all become aware of the potential harm such invasive plants can cause to buildings, to the environment and even to human health. In particular, invasive plants like Japanese knotweed, Bamboo and Buddleia are non-native invasive weeds that cause damage in the wild mainly by displacing native species, But for homeowners, they cause problems of a different kind such as loss of amenity space, potential damage to hard surfaces & boundary walls...even the property itself! This can even potentially lead to the davalueation of land/property and potential restrictions on mortgageability.
For these reasons, the Property Care Association has a membership sector group especially for Invasive weed control who provide specialist management services including identification, treatment, removal and re-vegetation. When required their work can be covered by insurance-backed Guarantees, often required by mortgage lender
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