Invasive Species News

Press Release – Water users asked to take measures to prevent spread of Crayfish plague on River Suir

Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs press release issued: Thursday, 18th May 2017 Water users urged to take precautions to limit an outbreak of Crayfish Plague on River

Coypu Species Alert

View and distribute Coypu Species Alert poster Species Alert for: Coypu (Myocastor coypus). Issued by: National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Reason for issue: Public call for people to report suspected sightings

Crayfish plague alert – 2017

Species Alert for: Crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci). Issued by: National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). View latest information on Crayfish Plague outbreaks - Updated March 2018 NPWS are recommending that the voluntary

Feral wild boar in Forest of Dean expand despite cull. A cautionary tale for Ireland.

Population of feral Wild boar in Forest of Dean continue to expand despite cull. A cautionary tale perhaps for Ireland. The original population established in woodlands after escaping from a

First confirmed sighting of invasive Asian hornet in Great Britain

The invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina var. nigrithorax) has been confirmed for the first time in Great Britain. The Asian hornet is a highly aggressive predator of native insects and

Roe deer distribution map has been up-dated

Verified sightings of Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) seen in Co. Wicklow from June 2011 to December 2013 have been published on Biodiversity Maps.  This adds to the sighting of 3

Have you seen this New Zealand ‘hitch-hiker’

Let us know if you've seen this 'hitch-hiker'. New Zealand flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus) is an invasive flatworm in Ireland that eats our native earthworm species. It is most likely introduced

Published – First list of invasive species to be regulated across the European Union

The Regulation 1143/2014 on invasive alien species which entered into force on January 1st, 2015 seeks to address the problem of invasive alien species in a comprehensive manner so as to protect

Invasive Alien Species Action Plan For Dublin City 2016-2020 to be officially launched today

Invasive Alien Species Action Plan For Dublin City 2016-2020 to be officially launched today. The objectives of the Draft Plan are to control and reduce the spread of existing invasive

Paddle sports and invasive species – short questionnaire

Are you a paddle sport enthusiast? If so, could you take just 3-5 minutes to complete a new survey that aims to gather information on the current level of awareness
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