SLIDE 12 Kironia Environmental Kironia Habitat Gardens
“Science Supporting Environmental Sustainability”
Alien Invasive Species as liabilities
It is the responsibility of the land owner to control AIS occurring on their property (NEMBA BA (200 004): Ca Capter er 5, Part t 2, page e 60, 0, 73 (2)). )). The control of AIS is costly and long term commitment. The cost of controlling heavy infestations of AIS can, in certain instances, equal
- r exceed the selling price of a property.
Property owners that fail to control AIS on their properties might be held liable should these species spread to adjacent properties. AIS species could have additional risk associated with infestations, e.g. increased fire hazard and health implications. It is the right of a purchaser of a property to be made aware of all existing liabilities. AIS could be seen in a similar light to infestations
- f termites or wood borer in the structural timbers of a house.
