Invasive Non-Native Species Links
Listed below are a number of websites, where you can find out further information on UK Non-Native Invasive Species:
NNSS (GB non-native species secretariat) - NNSS has repsonsibility for helping to coordinate the approach to invasive non-native species in Great Britain. Their website contains news, events, ID information, project news (including the Be Plant Wise and Check Clean Dry Campaigns) and risk assesment advice. Visit them at: https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/nonnativespecies/home/index.cfm
MarLIN (The Marine Life Information Network) -MarLIN is an initiative of the Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA), which provides information resources in order to support marine environmental managment, conservation and education. Visit them at: www.marlin.ac.uk/
Plantlife - Plantlife is a charity that speaks up for the nation's wild plants. It carries out practical conservation works, manages reserves, influences policy and legislation and runs events. Visit their invasive non-native species page at: www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/invasive_plants/
Alien Encounters - Alien Encounters is a website for information on and reporting sightings of non-native amphibians and reptiles in the UK. Visit them at: http://alienencounters.arc-trust.org/
Natural England - Natural England is an executive Non-departmental Public Body whose purpose is to protect and improve England's natural environment. Their website provides key documents on setting out legal requirements and best practice guidance for dealing with non-native species. Visit them at: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/biodiversity/threats/guidance.aspx
Environment Agency - The Environment Agency are an executive Non-departmental Public Body, whose purpose is to protect and improve the environment and promote sustainable development. The website provides information on current campaigns and NNIS management advice. Visit them at: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/wildlife/31350.aspx
