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PCA certificated surveyor in Japanese knotweed
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Leading Invasive Weed Control and Removal Specialists
We are a leading invasive weed control and removal specialists with over 20 years experience and are accredited members of the Property Care Association (PCA). Our team is led by Robert Mitchell who is an authority on invasive weeds in both the residential and commercial worlds, an Examiner for the Japanese knotweed Certificated Surveyor qualification and Chairman of the PCA Invasive Weed Group
Robert Mitchell CSJK
- PCA certificated surveyor (Distinction)
- Chair PCA Invasive Weeds Group
- Examiner and Trainer for the PCA
Robert is a Property Care Association Certificated Surveyor in Japanese knotweed (Distinction) with over 16 years experience of both commercial and residential sectors. He is particularly renowned for his expertise working within the commercial development environment for major property developers (including Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Homes, CALA Homes, Cameron Homes, Baker Estates amongst others) carrying out surveys, removal and control programmes for:
Japanese Knotweed
Giant Knotweed
Hybrid Knotweed
Giant Hogweed
Hemlock
Hemlock Water Dropwort
Field Horsetail
Bamboo
As well as Japanese knotweed, Robert has a reputation for his knowledge and experience of other non-native and native invasive weeds, including those of danger to humans and livestock., such as Hemlock and Giant Hogweed (see our Factoids list to the right)
Robert’s sensitivity and understanding when dealing with sometimes complex residential invasive weed issues has also been noted by our clients. He has been asked to act as independent Expert Witness in disputes between neighbours.
Robert is an examiner and trainer for the Property Care Association, and developed the Property Care Association Herbaceous Invasive Weed training course along with producing a training video for the PCA.
He was part of the Property Care Association team delivering the Silver Gilt award winning stand, The Enemy Within, an educational stand concerning invasive weeds, at the 2017 Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show.
Robert is Chair of the Property Care Association Invasive Weeds Group and contributed to the book Practical Management of Invasive Non-Native Weeds in Britain and Ireland published by Packard.
Robert leads his team at Conservation Land Services Ltd to provide solutions to your invasive weed problems
No need to worry.
I’m an independent nationwide knotweed specialist and PCA certificated surveyor, expertly trained and can help find a suitable control option for your circumstances.
Send us a photo to check if you have a Japanese knotweed.
Robert Mitchell
Property Care Association Certificated Surveyor
Chair of the PCA Invasive Weeds Group
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