Category Archives: News
Consultation on the release of Puccinia komarovii var. glandulifera against Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)
Your views and associated supporting evidence are sought by Defra on the Pest Risk Assessment for Puccinia komarovii var. glanduliferae and … Read more
EU blacklist to stop spread of alien species
There has been a focus on Invasive Non Native Species (INNS) in the media recently, due to the European Parliament … Read more
“Infamous Five” pond plants banned in England and Wales.
After years of campaigning, Plantlife welcomed a new law which came into force in England and Wales on April 1st … Read more
Volunteers vital in continued mainland mink removal
One of the largest volunteering projects in Scotland aimed at removal of non-native mink has been praised for its pioneering … Read more
New American Signal Crayfish Research Published
Invasive species are a major cause of species extinction in freshwater ecosystems, and crayfish species are particularly pervasive. The invasive … Read more
New Code of Practice launched to encourage responsible pet ownership
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) and the Reptile and Exotic Pet Trade Association (REPTA) have joined forces to launch … Read more
Scottish Mink Initiative News Hot Off The Press!
We are very pleased to inform you that our Scottish Mink Initiative Coordinator, Ann-Marie, has put together another cracking newsletter for … Read more
Invasion of alien species to Ireland on the increase
Invasion of alien species to Ireland is on the increase with nearly four times more seen in the wild in … Read more
A Focus on Himalayan Balsam
Recently there have been a couple of interesting papers published on the impacts of Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) on our … Read more
Invasive Non-native Species Education Materials and Quiz on ARKive
Wildscreen, a charity working globally to promote an appreciation of biodiversity and nature through the power of wildlife imagery, recently … Read more
