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Japanese knotweed - back to basics for professionals

When coming across Japanese knotweed, what is it you really need to know? If you are not a specialist in the invasive weed sector, how do you identify the different variants of knotweed, what are the implications of it going across borders, what do property professionals say to their clients when making recommendations and how do construction, gardening and landscaping professionals best deal with the issue?

Click on the video as we go 'back to basics' on Japanese knotweed, reviewing and looking at what you really need to know!

What you will learn from the webinar?

Learn how to identify knotweed and variants like Bohemica through visual tips, videos and pictures
Apps you can use to help identify knotweed
Why it is impactful for property & commercial sites
Guidance on surveying impact and risk within boundaries
Impact of the RICS Knotweed guidance & its recent status change
General approaches to remediation, both for homeowners & commercial

Benefits - Why you should watch the webinar

Understand better what is considered risk, and what isn't
Learn what is considered ‘best practice’
Understand how current guidelines impact residential properties
Gain awareness of how knotweed can be best treated
Straightforward online learning while sitting at your desk
Benefit from gaining 2 CPD points

About the presenter – Daniel Docking

Daniel joined the PCA team in 2022 with a wealth of practical experience and knowledge, gained by working within the invasive weeds sector as a remediation professional. Daniel has been part of a variety of remediation projects from large scale infrastructure, to small domestic properties where he undertook surveys, herbicide treatments and excavations for a variety of invasive species. Daniel has gained several key qualifications including: CSJK for surveying, SSSTS for excavations and PA1, PA2 and PA6W for herbicide treatments. Daniel is an advocate for safe practices within the industry, especially around the use of herbicides, the growing concern of how they affect users, the environment and biodiversity.

Additional Information about Japanese knotweed

For those looking to find out more about Japanese knotweed and other associated Invasive Weeds, click on the button below to view the PCA’s Invasive Weed Library where you will find a variety of Technical Guidance documents and Codes of Practice.

In addition, for all the latest updates regarding Japanese Knotweed and other associated invasive weeds, keep an eye on the PCA News Section.

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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:

Enquire About Becoming A PCA Member

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Other Related Information

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