http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/graphics/newLogo.gif http://www.environet-uk.co.uk http://www.environet-uk.co.uk James Macfarlane of Cornwall Council on the management of Japanese Knotweed. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/resources/japanese-knotweed-mgmt.pdf We have made available for download the revised Japanese Knotweed Guide for landowners and developers on our webpage. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/resources/Japanese-Knotweed-Guide.pdf Japanese Knotweed is present in every 10km squared in the UK with the cost of removal estimated to be around £1.56 billion. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/press.php Japanese Knotweed presents a challenge to organic land managers. Garden Organic's Dr Gareth Davies takes a closer look. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/press.php Environet give their views on the merits of releasing Aphalara itadori, a non-native sap sucking psyllid insect, into the environment as a bio-control for Japanese knotweed. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/press.php Environet’s unique Xtract method has been successfully utilised by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council and UCS Civils for the Heritage Lottery funded environmental improvements to Clifton Park. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/resources/rotherham-case-study.pdf Environet have launched an online OH&S Management System modelled on ISO 18001. The System already has some 250 users and supplied on a competitively priced subscription basis. http://www.iso123.co.uk Nic Seal of Environet was featured on ITV News at Ten regarding the new knotweed eating bug potentially due to be released should permission be granted by DEFRA. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/hires4.htm Environet was recently referred to in an article printed in the property section of The Times http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/gardens/article4072777.ece We have made available for download the Japanese Knotweed Guide for landowners and developers on our webpage. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/resources/Japanese-Knotweed-Guide.pdf New surveys undertaken by Environet during March have revealed earlier than expected growth of Japanese Knotweed. Characterised by asparagus like shoots with red/green leaves which grow several cm per day, the plant will reach a staggering 3m tall by the end of July. Is this further evidence of climate change or simply a result of other seasonal factors? http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/japanese-knotweed.php HM Treasury have published the Budget for 2008 today, with one entire chapter devoted to "An Environmentally Sustainable World." Following previous consultation it is confirmed that Landfill Tax for waste arising from contaminated land will not be exempt from 2012, with the derived revenue being used to extend land remediation relief. In the context of Japanese Knotweed, off-site disposal will become even more expensive in comparison to on-site treatment options. http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/media/4/7/bud08_chapter6.pdf HM Treasury have published their consultation response. The key points relating to Japanese knotweed are that the government intends to extend relief to Japanese knotweed treatment, excluding for landfill disposal, and to phase out landfill tax exemption. Cost of landfill disposal will therefore continue to rise, whilst relief will become available for the more environmentally acceptable treatment methods. http://www.environet-uk.co.uk/japanese-knotweed-law-tax.php