What is Japanese Knotweed?

Japanese knotweed is a plant native to Japan, Taiwan and northern China.  It is highly invasive and can be extremely destructive.  It has been known to grow as high as four or five metres in a matter of months with roots spanning even further.  Everyone who owns or occupies property, whether residential or commercial, should be vigilant in checking whether or not Japanese Knotweed is growing or encroaching on their property. For more information on how to identify it, see the  Japanese knotweed identification sheet. 

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