IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF INVASIVE PLANTS WITH OUR TRAINING SERVICES
Training, as part of continuous improvement is key for most companies. Our range of modules have been designed by experts to help you and your teams identify the most common invasive species, keep up to speed with the latest legislation and stay safe!
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The benefits of invasive plants training
Invasive plants training covers in-depth information on how to identify the plants, its habitat, environmental impact and other useful information. Training typically covers Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants such as Giant hogweed and Himalayan balsam. Our training services also includes modules on toxic weeds such as Hemlock and general information on biosecurity measures. If you have particular species that you’d like training to cover, we can create a bespoke training module for you.
Training formats
Following an initial discussion to ascertain the type and level of training required, a full quotation for this service can be provided.
We have 5 block modules to choose from (details below), which can be delivered via any of these formats:
- Online via a pre-recorded presentation
- Online via live webinar with Q&A session.
- In person face-to-face sessions – these are typically half day or whole day sessions with one of our invasive plants specialists.
- In person in the field – our trainer would accompany you/your team on a live project.
As proof of training undertaken, we can supply a post training questionnaire (delivered online) with a digital certificate sent to training attendees who meet the pass rate on successful completion.
Who’s it for?
Invasive plants training is ideal for people who are responsible for the control and management of invasive non-native and injurious species such as construction site staff, ecologists, surveyors, solicitors, estate agents, property and facilities managers. Even if you have qualified environmental teams surveying property or land, often seasonal identification training can be extremely useful as invasive plants can be very hard to spot in some seasons.
Client feedback
“The two training sessions were very useful and interesting. Personally I have learned more in those two sessions than in my entire working life. I believe that a lot of people across Byrne Looby felt the same. A massive thank you to you guys for putting the sessions on.” Byrne Looby
“The training went really well and it was exactly what we were looking for. It was super informative and engaging and I think the groundsmen have taken in the information really well. Darren has been a massive help as well as yourself. Glad we were able to do this with you.” Broseley TC
Module 1: Japanese knotweed
Informational course all about Japanese knotweed, covering:
- Plant characteristics and habitat
- Seasonal identification.
- Lookalike species.
- Implications of an infestation
- Environmental impact
- Legislation & RICS
- Advice on public and environmental safety
- Biosecurity overview
Module 2: Invasive Bamboos
An overview of invasive Bamboos, covering:
- Different species
- Growth systems
- What makes Bamboo invasive
- Issues with control
- Removal
Module 3: Knotweed & other invasive plants
Introduction to the most common invasive plants and aquatic weeds covering:
- Identification and habitat
- Implications of an infestation
- Environmental impact
- INNS covered by legislation
- Noxious weeds
INNS covered: Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam, Giant hogweed, Ragwort, Horsetail plus a few aquatic plants.
Module 4: Toxic invasive plants
Introduction to UK toxic invasive plants including Giant hogweed, Hemlock water dropwort and Hemlock covering:
- Identification
- Habitat
- Risks of contact with plant
- Environmental impact
- Advice on safe handling
- Advice on public and environmental safety
- Biosecurity overview
Module 5: INNS Biosecurity
An in-depth course covering biosecurity risks and measures to stop the spread of contamination from site to site, covering:
- What is biosecurity?
- Impact
- Risk management
- Biosecurity measures and guidelines
- Advice on public and environmental safety
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