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flag UK homeowners risk fines up to £20,000 for unknowingly harming protected trees or invasive Japanese knotweed.

flag UK homeowners face fines up to £20,000 for unknowingly violating tree protection laws, as Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) restrict removal, pruning, or damage to certain trees—even on private property. flag Experts warn that misidentifying plants, especially invasive species like Japanese knotweed, can lead to legal penalties. flag The plant, banned since 1981 under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, can damage foundations, disrupt drainage, and spread rapidly. flag Homeowners are urged to verify plant and tree statuses before garden work to avoid costly fines.

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