Non-native Species
Invasive non-native plant and animal species are the second greatest threat to biodiversity worldwide (after habitat destruction). They can negatively impact on native species, can transform habitats and threaten whole ecosystems causing serious problems to the environment and the economy.
This website is dedicated to providing information about non-native species issues in Great Britain. You can find information on a range of individual species, contact details for relevant organisations and information on research and management. We also detail legislation and guidance and a list of other useful websites. Use the links on the left to find out more.
Government recognises the significance of the problems caused by invasive non-native species and, in response, has set up the Great Britain Non-native Species Mechanism. Select GB Co-ordination on the left hand side of the screen to find out more.
Invasive Non Natives Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain - Launched 28th May 2008.
England, Scotland and Wales have launched the first co-ordinated strategy to reduce the threat to Britain's native biodiversity from invasive non-native species. |
For further information click here or click on an image to go directly to the strategy document |
NEW - ID sheets available
Idenitifcation sheets have been produced for a number of new non-native species.
These are available free from the links below.
There are no copyright issues with these sheets
Marsh Frog
Parrot's Feather
Rhododendron ponticum
Canada Goose
Signal Crayfish
Water Fern
Edible Dormouse
False Acacia
Giant Hogweed
Himalayan Balsam
Japanese Knotweed
The GB Non-native Species Programme Board consists of representatives from the following organisations:
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