Japanese Knotweed Solutions Company (JKSL), based in Radcliffe, is hosting a special all-day seminar next month to examine the myths and legends of what is arguably the most damaging invasive species found on UK shores.
"˜Invasive Plants – Myths and Legends', to be held on 22 May 2013 at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), will feature a number of discussions, question and answer sessions and presentations from guest speakers including, the founder and Chief Executive of JKSL, Mike Clough, Professor John Moverley OBE from the Amenity Forum, Richard Shaw of CABI, Rob Simpson of BASIS, and Derek Smith of Ragwort UK.
Controlling Japanese Knotweed costs the UK economy more than £150m every year – and now some mortgage lenders are refusing to lend where Japanese Knotweed is found.
"Japanese Knotweed is perhaps the most damaging invasive species on our shores, due to its remarkable tenacity and vigorous growth," said Mike Clough. "However, it is not the only alien invader on our shores - in fact it is one of over sixty invasive plants controlled under UK law, including Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed, Ragwort and Rhododendron ponticum."
Mike Clough and Japanese Knotweed Solutions, having worked with these plants and a number of the main invasive species specialists for over ten years, have now firmly established themselves as the UK's leading specialists in the identification, control and eradication of Japanese Knotweed and other invasive varieties and are trusted by over 300 clients including many of the UK's largest landowners, construction companies and government agencies.
"We feel though that more still needs to be done," Mike said, "both in terms of treatment and in terms of regulating the industry."
"˜Invasive Plants – Myths and Legends', on 22 May 2013 at MOSI, will run from 9.30am until 5pm, and includes morning refreshments, lunch and free parking. Due to the high level of interest expected, places are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
