ACD Environmental

ACD is an environmental consultancy with over 30 years’ experience. In recent years we have developed and grown to provide a full range of services including arboriculture, landscape architecture, ecology, archaeology and soil science. We have worked with an eclectic range of clients on a variety of projects including residential housing, care homes, private garden design, industrial, business and retail park developments. We can provide solutions relating to assessment, planning, design and management of a range of environmental issues, and pride ourselves on providing a fast, responsive and commercially aware service to our clients.

Don’t forget to monitor your sites for Japanese knotweed!

Japanese knotweed information

The spring is the fastest growth period for this plant and it can spread very quickly. Look out for red/purple new shoots emerging from the ground, similar to asparagus spears. At this stage the leaves will be rolled up around the shoot and may be red or burnt green in colour. The leaves will start to unfurl and will change to green in colour. Over spring the plant may grow up to 3 meters. The canes will have a characteristic pattern of purple speckles and the leaves will from a distinctive zig-zag pattern on the canes.

For more information regarding Japanese knotweed, read our information sheet within our News section.

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Don’t forget to monitor your sites for Japanese knotweed!

Japanese knotweed information