Amanda is an experienced invasive species consultant with a PhD in Ecology. She is also a Property Care Association Certified Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed and a Lantra Certified Instructor for Safe Use of Pesticides; and Biosecurity – Halting the Spread of Invasive Non-Native Species. Amanda’s projects have included invasive species control across an Irish peninsula; burial, bunding and off-site disposal of Japanese Knotweed; producing invasive species ID and guides; Local Authority Action Plans; large scale community training projects. Her publications include the booklet ‘Common Invasive Species in Ireland’.