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Invasive plant species (e.g. Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam and New Zealand Pygmyweed) are the second most important threat to the UK’s native plants after habitat destruction, causing significant problems and costing millions of pounds to manage.
CIRIA has recognised that a single best practice guidance document combining the knowledge of organisations that manage invasive plant and alien animal species is required.
A new CIRIA research project will evaluate the environmental and economic impact of invasive plant and alien animal species; describe how to identify them; list relevant legislation and explain the best control method for each species. The project conclusions will be published as a guidance document for infrastructure owners, contractors, maintenance managers and local authorities on the management of invasive plant species and a selection of alien animal species, and will contain a range of relevant case histories
If you are interested in participating in this project or would like to find out more visit www.ciria.org/rp759.htm or contact CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP; Tel: 020 7549 3300; Email: enquiries@ciria.org
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For further press information about this project, contact James Milne at the above postal address or email: press@ciria.org
CIRIA is a member-owned organisation that works with the construction industry, government and academia to provide performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries.
It was founded in 1960 and currently engages with around 700 subscribing organisations. Activities include collaborative projects, networking, publishing, workshops, seminars and conferences. About 40 projects are run at any one time, about 100 events are staged every year, and 25 books published per annum.