Identification of Invasive and Injurious Species

The Identification of Invasive and Injurious Species has been developed in response to the need to control and eradicate non-native invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed.

Key to this course is the ability to identify non-native invasive and injurious species as well as the knowledge and skills required to control and manage Fallopia species (Japanese Knotweed).

Learners undertaking this course will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of non-native invasive and injurious species and their competence in the management and control of these.

The course covers:

The terms native and non-native species

The threat posed by invasive species

The identification of invasive plant species

The term injurious species

The identification of injurious plant species

The identification of injurious species of insect

The actions to take when injurious species are identified and if people are affected by them

The legislative requirements, Code of Practice and Industry Guidance relating to the control of Japanese Knotweed

The impact of Japanese Knotweed

The identification of Japanese Knotweed and the plants which are commonly mistaken for Japanese Knotweed

The recommended methods to control Japanese Knotweed in different situations

The requirement to monitor and further treat any subsequent regeneration

The records which must be kept when controlling Japanese Knotweed.