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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.
 

 



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