Japanese Knotweed & Property | Information Paper 2nd Edition
With Japanese knotweed becoming an increasingly prevalent invasive species in Ireland, SCSI has developed the second edition of the Japanese Knotweed & Property Information Paper to support members in providing the best advice to clients.
This second edition provides a comprehensive understanding of the species and advice for surveyors that may encounter it.
Key topics covered include:
- Why Japanese knotweed is a problem in the Construction, Land, and Property Sectors
- Identification of Japanese knotweed
- Legislation Governing Japanese knotweed
- Implications of the Legislation for the Construction, Land and Property Sectors
- Correcting Myths and Misinformation about Japanese knotweed
- Situations in which Japanese knotweed can be Problematic
- Advice to clients
- An Assessment Framework for Japanese Knotweed
The SCSI would like to thank the following Surveyors for their assistance in developing this Information Paper:
- Brigid Browne, MSCSI MRICS, Fortress Planning
- Oliver Held MSCSI MRICS, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Andrew Ramsey FSCSI FRICS, Module Group
- Noel Traynor, Val O’Brien Associates