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“F**king cotoneaster” is a phrase that many land managers might use today, but in the 1970s and 1980s it was more commonly heard in architects’ offices, during conversations that started “We need a plan for landscaping this trade park…” and ended with “Just put f**king Cotoneaster everywhere”. And now there is Cotoneaster everywhere. Modern land
The landscape of waste management in the UK is shifting, with the government increasing landfill taxes as part of its ongoing effort to reduce landfill waste and encourage more sustainable waste disposal practices. In a significant change for the invasive species industry, increases in landfill tax costs come into force on 1st April 2025 –
As part of our commitments to safe environmental practice and in line with our commitments and obligations to health and safety, Invasive Weed Solutions Limited are keen to be transparent and safe, and to provide readily-accessible information about the plant protection products we use (including herbicides). We will supply full safety documentation before we carry
I am just taking some time out of a busy summer to give you a roundup of what’s happening in the wider industry (that’s “roundup” as in a summary; not glyphosate as in RoundUp … for a change!). Here at Invasive Weed Solutions Ltd (IWSL), we have been really busy this year, carrying out large
You may have seen previous articles from Invasive Weed Solutions talking about how effectively we kill invasive plants, and you might think that quite simply, that’s what we’re about. Death to the invaders, and whatnot. Actually, that couldn’t be further from the overall aims of the company, which grew into what it is today from
So, the shops have their Christmas trees up and they’re stocking mince pies that will have spoiled long before December, so obviously this is an appropriate time to make a Christmas wish list, right? Since we have absolutely no interest other than invasive weeds and therefore don’t have the imagination to wish for world peace
It’s been five years since I moved to the Operations Department, and I think I have found my niche. I love the organisational side of things and the technical challenges that this role brings. I think it’s safe to say that I have overseen significant improvement, as well as managing a significant expansion in our
You probably wouldn’t know it from speaking to me (and especially not from seeing me around dogs), but technically, I’m a dog owner. Well, I live with one at any rate. So, I’m upset and worried about a disease that is commonly referred to in the UK as Alabama Rot also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal
Here at Invasive Weed Solutions we take our responsibility for the environment seriously. Having recently been asked to detail what steps we take to reduce environmental impacts during our spray operations, I thought this would be a good opportunity to share the steps we take to ensure we keep impacts to a minimum. Knowledge of
Having a day out? Why follow everyone else down the same path, park at the same park and feed the same overfed ducks. Go and explore! There’s a wealth of interesting sites and natural life off the well-used beaten tracks. It’s far too easy to follow the herd and be drawn to the busy areas,
