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UK homeowners risk fines up to £20,000 for unknowingly harming protected trees or invasive Japanese knotweed.
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.
Experts warn that misidentifying plants, especially invasive species like Japanese knotweed, can lead to legal penalties.
The plant, banned since 1981 under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, can damage foundations, disrupt drainage, and spread rapidly.
Homeowners are urged to verify plant and tree statuses before garden work to avoid costly fines.
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Los propietarios de viviendas en el Reino Unido corren el riesgo de recibir multas de hasta £ 20,000 por dañar involuntariamente árboles protegidos o nodos japoneses invasivos.