Mike Clough

CEO

Manchester, England, United Kingdom33 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Chairman of the Invasive Non-Native Specialists Association.
Expert in managing invasive weed solutions across the UK.
Award-winning landscape architect with extensive project experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a specialist in invasive species management and landscape architecture.

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Skills

Core Skills

Invasive Species ManagementClient AdvisoryLandscape ArchitectureProject Management

Other Skills

Japanese knotweedinvasive weed managementdesign coordinationEnvironmentalRemediationSoilEnvironmental ServicesWaste ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental AwarenessEcologyEnvironmental Management SystemsSurveyingSustainability

About

W: www.jksl.com E: jk@sltd.co.uk T: 0161 723 2000 Japanese knotweed Solutions are the Number One service provider within the Invasive Weeds market; we provide identification and in-house eradication of non native species - all works covered by a ten year insurance backed warranty - unique to the market. Japanese knotweed is now identified as the single most invasive species in the UK - the plant is highlighted by the Environment Agency as having the most aggressive spread being present in every 10km sq of the UK. Japanese knotweed is capable of damaging hard surfaces and building foundations with its aggressive root system which penetrates up to 3 metres deep and 7 metres in all directions. Japanese knotweed does not spread by seed - but rather by propagules - which means that any part of the plant has the ability to re-grow - thus the plant is still mainly spread by cross contamination by human activity. It is our aim to raise public awareness regarding issues relating to non native species throughout the UK. To be seen as a trusted public figure - able to challenge current thinking with regards attitudes and strategies of management on invasive plants. Specialties: Japanese knotweed, himalayan balsam, giant hogweed, ragwort, crassula - and all plants covered under The Wildlife and Countryside Act

Experience

Invasive non-native specialists association (innsa)

Chairman

Sep 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos · United Kingdom

The Invasive Non-Native Specialists Association (INNSA) is the industry body for companies involved in controlling and eradicating invasive non-native species in the UK.
INNSA aims to improve standards within the industry and offer peace of mind to clients.
Our aims are to encourage the highest standards within the industry and improve the business climate in which the industry operates, as well as to promote and protect the interests of its members through contact with government, other industry and non-industry organisations, the media and the general public.

Property codes compliance board

Director

Mar 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Invasive non native specialists association

Chairman

Feb 2013 – Aug 2016 · 3 yrs 6 mos

The Invasive Non-Native Specialists Association (INNSA) is the industry body for companies involved in controlling and eradicating invasive non-native species in the UK.
INNSA aims to improve standards within the industry and offer peace of mind to clients.
Our activities are split between providing advice, services and support to our members and influencing the EU and UK policy agenda and guidance on non-native invasive species. We believe that together we are the most powerful voice in the industry. Our aims are to encourage the highest standards within the industry and improve the business climate in which the industry operates, as well as to promote and protect the interests of its members through contact with government, other industry and non-industry organisations, the media and the general public.
All our activities are backed up by the highest quality standards assurance. We propose to extend our services in future to offer awareness, regulatory and eradication training programmes.

Japanese knotweed solutions ltd

Owner

Jan 2002 – Present · 24 yrs 3 mos

We advise customers on viable solutions to invasive weed issues thoughout the UK. Japanese Knotweed continues to spread throughout the country with little or no organised strategy to protect our native species - (the government are suggesting release of a bio control agent in 2010) - Japanese Knotweed Solutions provide all current options for control of this aggressive non native species

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Invasive weed solutions ltd

Owner

Jan 2002 – Present · 24 yrs 3 mos

Advise on Invasive Weeds Issues throughout the UK

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Landmark landscape management

Owner

Jan 1995 – Present · 31 yrs 3 mos

Mike Clough qualified as a Landscape Architect in 1980 whilst working for Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. Working as a sole practitioner Mr Clough became involved with the Garden Festival movement designing children's play areas at the Liverpool Garden Festival. Building on this experience Mr Clough then worked in the Design Co-ordination Team of the Stoke Garden Festival.
Having gained a depth of experience Mr Clough set up a small office in Stockport trading as Michael Clough Associates using his skills to design children's play areas throughout the United Kingdom, winning Design Awards for Moulsham Grange - Play Area for Handicapped Children, Kompan UK Ltd; Kingsdown School - Play Area for Autistic Children; Heywood Adventure Playworld Bolton - Play Area for Mixed Ability Children. The latter being carried out on a Design and Build basis for Bolton Leisure Services Department.
As demand for Mr Clough's services grew, the Company expanded by employing a Senior Landscape Architect experienced in Landscape Construction. The Company being re-named at this time as Landmark External Design and Implementation Ltd.

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Stoke garden festival

Design Co-ordination Team

Mar 1980 – Mar 1982 · 2 yrs

Worked on the design co ordination team for the festival being responsible for design of childrens play features and access for disabled users. Was also responsible for structure planting to the peripheral site mounding and designed areas for sculpture elements within the park.