I specialise in all aspects of invasive plant ecology and management, including survey, identification, mapping, evaluating routes of spread, management (chemical and physical control techniques) and independent audit and appraisal of management actions. With respect to Japanese Knotweed in particular, I have expertise in the areas of specialism outlined above, in addition to assessment of growth and spread with relative age assessment, which can be relevant in establishing liability in civil claims.

I have been an expert witness on mapping matters and boundaries since 1992 in the UK, Germany and Singapore. More particularly, I have been instructed in surveying for boundary disputes, demarcation & rights of way since 2001 when I set up my practice. I have attained the Cardiff University Bond Solon Certificate as an expert witness, and am a member of the RICS Boundaries & Party Walls Group. Honorary Lecturer at UCL in law applicable to boundaries, easements & land registration. Summary 1. Boundary demarcation...