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The contaminated soil is excavated and moved to another part of the site. It is spread out to around half a metre in depth on a geo-textile membrane, treated with herbicide and monitored for up to three years. The area can be surrounded by a concrete bund or root barrier, down to a depth of 3 metres. This method of treatment is usually only practical on larger construction sites.
Guide to Japanese Knotweed for Developers - Environment Agency
Japanese Knotweed Code of Practice produced by the Environment Agency
JK Guidance ID and Control produced by the Cornwall Knotweed Forum
Watch this BBC video on the current state of Japanese Knotweed Removal Methods
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