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Search results: 18 article(s) found in topic: Wildlife - keyword: Flora and fauna
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New powers to conserve land and property
Conservation covenants could be back on the agenda for the government. Why are these being considered, what are they likely to cover and when might they come into effect?
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FLORA AND FAUNA
Knotweed just won’t go away
The impact of Japanese knotweed on buildings is once again under scrutiny and is now being investigated by MPs. What do you need to know about knotweed and what is the best way to deal with it before it causes irreparable damage?
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FLORA AND FAUNA
New rules on invasive plants and animals
The government has given environmental authorities extra powers to deal with invasive non-native species. How will the new code of practice affect you as a business or landowner?
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FLORA AND FAUNA
Liability for Japanese knotweed
A court judgment identifies what can happen if you fail to manage Japanese knotweed on your premises. What do you need to know?
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WILDLIFE
Legislation to deal with invasive species
In March 2015 the Infrastructure Act 2015 received royal assent. Whilst it relates primarily to roads and infrastructure, it includes new powers regarding invasive species. What do you need to know?
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WiLDLIFE
You might own the land, but...
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling against a multimillionaire for damaging an environmentally important woodland. It also upheld an order to pay fines and costs totalling just under £1 million. What were the circumstances of the case?
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FLORA AND FAUNA
Powers to deal with invasive plants
A reform of anti-social behaviour powers has given police and local councils new tools to deal with invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed. What’s the latest on this?
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FLORA AND FAUNA
What to do with leaf litter
You may have heard that the Environment Agency (EA) has imposed strict rules on how leaf litter should be dealt with. Is this really the case and, if so, how might this apply to your business?
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WILDLIFE
Don’t mess with Sites of Special Scientific Interest
A Sussex hotelier has been fined £45,000 and ordered to pay costs of £90,000 for damaging a protected conservation site. What happened and how might the business have avoided getting into trouble?
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FLORA AND FAUNA
Knotweed not funny
Recent reports indicate that outbreaks of Japanese knotweed are causing major problems for home and business premises owners. What’s the story?
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