The Impact of Non-Native Species

Non-Native Species (NNS) may present a serious threat to the UK’s biodiversity. It is important to understand their status and trends, identify drivers and pressures, and initiate management and legislative responses.

UK BRAG Impact of Non-Native Species Sub-Group

UK BRAG has a sub-group to co-ordinate work concerning the impact of non-native species. Membership as follows:

Ian Bainbridge	(Chair), Scottish Executive
Richard Ferris	(UKBRAG Secretariat), JNCC
Michael Usher	University of Stirling
Ruth Waters	Natural England
Phil Hulme	Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Banchory
Niall Moore	Central Science Laboratory
Liz Cook	Scottish Association for Marine Science
David Macdonald	WildCRU, University of Oxford
Tracy Edwards	JNCC Aberdeen
Sean Murphy	CABI Bioscience
Chris Bear	Defra
Jeff Waage	Imperial College
Brigid Primrose	Scottish Natural Heritage
Mary Gibby	Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Key Impact of Non-Native Species Publications

A UK BRAG Research Strategy: Non-native species (2005)

Ferris, R., & Bainbridge, I., on behalf of UK BRAG Non-native species sub-group

This research strategy has been developed on behalf of UK BRAG by a specialist sub-group.

Audit of non-native species in England (2005)

English Nature

This paper presents the results of an audit of non-native species in England, including all taxa that are found in the wild.

European Strategy on Invasive Alien Species (2003)

Genovesi, P., and Shine, C.

The strategy aims to facilitate implementation of international committments and best practice and to support development of realistic policies, measures and targets.

Invasive species in Ireland (2004)

Stokes, K., O'Neill, K. & McDonald, R., on behalf of Quercus

This report documents the impacts of invasive non-native species in Ireland including their adverse effects on Irish biodiversity, and makes 10 key recommendations to address the problems better in future.

Non-native marine species in British waters: a review and directory (1997)

Eno., N.C., Clark, R.A. & Sanderson, W.G. (Edited by)

The study reported here was undertaken to collate details and review information about introductions of marine fauna and flora to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). The focus of this review is on nature conservation and the work will be used to formulate policy on marine introductions in relation to nature conservation interests.

Review of non-native species policy, a Defra publication (2003)

Defra

Defra set up a Review Group in March 2001 to review policy and legislation on non-native species throughout Great Britain. This is the report and recommendations of that Group.

External Key Links

Global Invasive Species Programme

The GISP mission is to conserve biodiversity and sustain human livelihoods by minimizing the spread and impact of invasive alien species. The primary objective of GISP is to facilitate and assist with the prevention, control and management of invasive species throughout the world.