Japanese Knotweed
Japanese knotweed, an aggressive invasive species, is the cause of many legal battles in the UK right now. The invasive weed, often planted as an ornamental, can flourish in almost any type of soil and is quickly taking over backyards in the UK. It spreads with little effort and overwhelms other plants and damages ecosystems. Ecosystems are not the only victim of Japanese knotweed, it can also destroy roads, walls and foundations....
Brownfield Redevelopment – Legal Help
Brownfield properties are lands which are potentially or previously have been contaminated due to historical, industrial or business land use practices, and so are underutilized, derelict or vacant. Brownfields are often located within key areas in Toronto, the surrounding GTA and throughout local communities. Prime examples are the waterfront and Liberty village in Toronto. The key to these properties lies in their value –...
Environmental Protection In Canada
Under Canada’s constitution, the responsibility for the protection of the environment is mainly divided between the Federal and Provincial Governments with the Municipal Government left fighting for even the slightest bit of authority. Federal Government – This Government level has an important but relatively limited role protecting waterways, fisheries, and controlling the import and export of hazardous products. There...