KICK KNOTWEED - REMOVAL & TREATMENT
As well as Japanese Knotweed, KICK KNOTWEED can manage and eradicate all plant species as set out in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Section 14 Schedule 9. This includes other invasive plants. Under the act, it is illegal to plant or otherwise cause to grow in the wild any plant listed in schedule 9.
There are a large number of non-native and also native plants which are known to be invasive. The introduction of some plants from abroad have proved highly invasive in the UK, threatening natural habitats and native species. By containing these plants and disposing of unwanted plants and weeds correctly, we can help reduce the spread of invasive non-native species.
Invasive plant species are more than just an annoyance to homeowners. These weeds can also cause structural damage to your home and massively affect its value, and harm natural habits and wildlife. We offer solutions for most problem species. If you have an issue with other invasive species, contact us today.
What are Non-native Invasive Plants?
Non-native plants are those that occur outside their natural location. They can be introduced accidentally or deliberately into a natural environment where they are not normally found. Some species can have serious negative consequences for their new environment.
Species that spread and outcompete native species can threaten ecosystems and habitats. Only where this occurs are the plants termed invasive non-native species. These are considered to be invasive either due to lack of natural control mechanisms (such as herbivores); rapid rate of spread (by seed or vegetatively) or suppression of other species (such as competition for resources).
Non-native Invasive Plants Can:
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Change ecosystems and habitats and have non-biotic effects, such as changing the pH or the chemical composition of the soil
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Outcompete native plants either by habitat change or by spreading so rapidly as to crowd out slower growing species, threatening the survival of other species
Invasive Plants Covered by Legislation
There are a number of different regulations at both national and European level in place to help protect our environment from invasive non-native plants.
In the UK it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981).
EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species lists 36 plants. This legislation still applies in the UK. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild but in addition, are banned from sale.
Identifying Invasive Plants
It is important that you can identify invasive plants on your premises. This will allow us to manage and deal with them in the most appropriate way.
Identifying invasive plants on a site early lets developers assess and cost options for destroying, disposing of and managing them. Please contact us if you need help identifying a potentially invasive plant species on your land.
What if I have Invasive Non-native Plants in my Garden or on my Land?
If you already have these species in your garden or on your land, we can advise and control them and, for those 36 plants listed by EU, we can organise to take all possible steps to remove them.
KICK KNOTWEED can treat both small and large areas. We specialise in the identification, control and disposal of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment.
Other Species of Invasive Plants in the UK Include:
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Giant hogweed
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Himalayan balsam
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Rhododendron ponticum
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New Zealand pigmyweed (also known as Australian swamp stonecrop)