Invasive Species News

Species Alert – Crayfish plague 2015

View Press Release issued 17/08/2015 Species Alert for: Crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci). Issued by: National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) Reason for issue: Preliminary DNA diagnosis shows

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Crayfish identification tips

A Species Alert has been issued for Crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci). It is unknown how the plague may have reached the infected sites but it can be been introduced through

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Special Issue articles: Alien species related information systems and information management

The Management of Biological Invasions open access online journal has published a special issue with many articles related to alien species information systems: http://www.reabic.net/journals/mbi/2015/Issue2.aspx  

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New warning system to find ‘alien’ invaders in Welsh seas

A press release issued 22/01/2015 tells of 'A new warning system is being developed that could reduce the damage caused to Welsh marine industries and native wildlife by non-native or

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GB Species Alert issued for Quagga mussel – look out for this species in Ireland

Quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis rostriformis) has been recorded from a reservoir and river in Surrey, England. This is the first record for this species in the UK. See the GB NNSS

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Free download of the book “Plant invasions in protected areas”

In occasion of the World Park Congress, Springer, upon an invitation by the Executive Secretary of the CBD, has generously offered to provide a free download of the book “Plant

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Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner (Cameraria ohridella) present in Ireland

MothsIreland have posted an up-date with distribution maps on the presence of the Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner (cameraria ohridella) in Ireland. Visit: www.mothsireland.com/?p=828   If you have seen this species please

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Species Alert! First report of Japanese kelp in the Republic of Ireland

Japanese kelp has been recorded for the first time in the Republic of Ireland in Carlingford Lough. Scientific name: Undaria pinnatifida (Harvey) Suringar, 1873.  Synonyms: Alaria pinnatifida Harvey 1860, Ulopteryx pinnatifida

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European Council adopts rules on Invasive Alien Species

The European Council today (29th Sept, 2014) adopted a regulation on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. The Regulation, that is a binding

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Squirrel pox virus in Ireland, 5 confirmed locations. Plea to report sightings

Press Release For immediate release: 23 January 2012 Red squirrels threatened by the presence of squirrel pox virus in Ireland – plea to report infected animals Red squirrels infected with

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