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2022 Invasive Weed Conference - videos & pictures

Welcome to our '2022 Invasive Weed Conference' replay page!  Following on from the conference in November and over the early weeks and months of 2023, we will be gradually 'drip releasing' all of the video presentations from the day leading to many hours of insights, knowledge and high quality CPD learning.

For now however, we have pulled together both the 'highlights video' and pictures from the day. Look out for the first video presentation being released in the first 2 weeks of January with further presentations being released shortly after... 

Recent Conference Video:

Learning to avoid the pitfalls: building on our experience

The latest video to be released following the '2022 Invasive Weed Conference' is from Jim Glaister, The Knotweed Company, on 'Learning to avoid the pitfalls: building on our experience'.

In this presentation Jim examines how far we've come, what we have learned to change and thoughts on how we as an industry can continue to adapt.

What's happened since the Select Committee Inquiry into Japanese knotweed

Following the '2022 Invasive Weed Conference', this next video is from Philip Santo, Philip Santo & Co., on 'What's happened since the Select Committee Inquiry into Japanese knotweed'.

In this presentation Philip provides a summary on the inquiry, how the new assessment process developed and possible challenges ahead.

Revegetation following invasive weed control

The latest video to be released following the '2022 Invasive Weed Conference' is from Dr Sophie Hocking who discussed 'Revegetation following invasive weed control'.

In this presentation Sophie Hocking provides perspectives on revegetation from the world's largest Japanese knotweed field trial.

Catchment Scale control of Japanese knotweed: A National Park perspective

In this next video following the '2022 Invasive Weed Conference' is from Beverley Lewis, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority who discussed 'Catchment Scale control of Japanese knotweed: A National Park perspective'.

In this presentation Beverley Lewis discusses the catchment scale control of Japanese knotweed, focusing on the River Usk.

Bio-control of invasive alien weeds: an update

The next video to be released following the '2022 Invasive Weed Conference' is from Dr Dick Shaw, CABI, who discussed 'Bio-control of invasive alien weeds: an update'.

In this presentation Dick provides an update on CABI's bio-control projects that are in various phases, from post release to early research.

Invasive Weed control in Sweden

In this video presentation, Dr Tina Kyrkander focuses on the situation in Sweden, cultural differences and lack of best practice and regulation. 

Proportionate on-site risk assessment of invasive weeds & the underlying need for accurate identification

In this video presentation, Dr Mark Fennell discusses the underlying need for accurate identification when assessing the proportionate onsite risk assesAsment of invasive weeds.

Jumping the garden fence: what can gardeners tell us about tomorrow's invasive weeds?

In this video presentation, Dr Katharina Dehnen-Schmutz discusses why gardens are important and what gardeners can tell us about tomorrow's plant invasions.

Future use of glyphosate: why we need to consider the alternatives

In this video presentation from PCA's Technical Manager Dr Peter Fitzsimons, we take a look at the use of glyphosate, its possible use in the future and what we should take into account when considering the alternatives.

Life after glyphosate: Tried and tested

In this video presentation, Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control discusses life after glyphosate and the 2021 trials into the alternative approaches to weed control in urban areas. 

View the pictures from the day

To view the pictures from the day, simply click on the button below. For all those who attended, you may see a picture or two with you in it!

Hopefully, we will see many of you again at the ‘2023 International Invasive Weed Conference'.  Look out for information regarding next year's conference over the coming months via our newsletter or social media channels. 

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2022 Invasive Weed Conference Pictures - Property Care Association

More videos will be released soon...

Look out for more video presentations from the conference, which will be released throughout 2023. Keep an eye on the PCA Members weekly email or our social media channels for news...

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