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Robert Mitchell
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Robert Mitchell is a prominent figure in the field of invasive weed control and conservation, serving as the Director of Conservation Land Services Ltd based in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom. With over 15 years of experience, Mitchell has established himself as an expert in managing and mitigating the risks associated with invasive weeds, particularly within commercial development environments.
Career
[edit]Conservation Land Services Ltd
[edit]Mitchell has been the Director of Conservation Land Services Ltd.[1] since January 2015. The company specialises in invasive weed control in both commercial and residential settings. His expertise includes the identification, assessment, and control of various invasive species such as Japanese knotweed, Giant hogweed, Buddleia, and Field horsetail.
Property Care Association
[edit]Mitchell is a Certificated Surveyor in Japanese Knotweed (Distinction) with the Property Care Association (PCA) and serves as an examiner for the PCA's Japanese knotweed accreditation. He is also a member of the team developing and delivering training programs for the PCA Invasive Weed Group.
Contributions and Achievements
[edit]Book Contribution
[edit]Mitchell contributed to the book *Practical Management of Invasive Non-Native Weeds in Britain and Ireland*, published by Packard.[2]
Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show
[edit]He was part of the PCA team that delivered the Silver Gilt award-winning stand, "The Enemy Within," at the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show. This stand was educational, focusing on invasive weeds.
International Invasive Weed Conferences
[edit]Mitchell is an organizing member for the PCA International Invasive Weed Conferences and served as the Chairman of the 2019 Conference.[3] He also served as a session chair in the 2023 International Invasive Weed Conference, introducing novel approaches to non-native species strategy[4], and the 2024 conference introducing a session on aquatic invasive weeds.[5]
Other Contributions
[edit]- Contributor to PCA instructional videos: *Invasive Weeds In The Countryside – From Hemlock to Hogweed*[6] - Co-authored Article in *Conservation Land Management Magazine* July 2023, *Managing Problem Umbellifers*[7]
Experience with Major Property Developers
[edit]Mitchell has extensive experience working with major property developers, including Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Homes, CALA Homes, Cameron Homes, and Baker Estates. His work involves carrying out surveys and control programs for various invasive species such as:
- Japanese Knotweed - Giant Knotweed - Giant Hogweed - Hemlock - Hemlock Water Dropwort - Field Horsetail - Bamboo
External Links
[edit]- Conservation Land Services Ltd Website https://www.conservationlandservices.co.uk
- LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-mitchell-09940864
- YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIMU7jOxC8qbvoOQr0FQQA
See Also
[edit]Category:British conservationists Category:Invasive species control
References
[edit]- ^ "Companies House Company Information". UK Government. Retrieved Aug 1, 2014.
- ^ "Practical Management of Invasive Non-Native Weeds in Britain and Ireland". Packard. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "2019 International Invasive Weed Conference Review". Property Care Association. Retrieved Jan 14, 2020.
- ^ "2023 International Invasive Weed Conference". Property Care Association. Retrieved Sep 20, 2023.
- ^ "2024 International Invasive Weed Conference". Property Care Association. Retrieved Sep 28, 2024.
- ^ "Invasive Weeds In The Countryside – From Hemlock to Hogweed". CPD Video - Property Care Association. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ "Managing Problem Umbellifers". Conservation Land Management Magazine. Retrieved July 1, 2023.