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
Since its establishment in 2007, the National Biodiversity Data Centre has developed into an essential component of the national heritage infrastructure to make information on Ireland’s biodiversity more accessible for decision-making, to assist engagement by both the public and private sectors with biodiversity and to support the conservation of biological diversity in Ireland. It achieves this through a diverse work programme that is supported by a state-of-the-art bioinformatics infrastructure and a small but dedicated team of staff.
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Symposium on the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystem Services – programme announced
The programme for the Symposium on the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystem Services has been finalised and can be downloaded here. Register online for the event here.
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
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
Up-dated distribution maps – Oct 2014
Records were added and distribution maps up-dated for 33 species. Of particular interest are records received for species that are currently only known from few areas including: a first record
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
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
Up-dated distribution maps – Oct 2013
Records were added and distribution maps up-dated for 60 species including a map being added for Japanese skeleton shrimp (Caprella mutica) This species was first recorded in Ireland on July 16th,
Species added- Caprella mutica
Species inserted to the database: Japanese skeleton shrimp (Caprella mutica) Date inserted:October, 2013 Reason for was insertion: Japanese skeleton shrimp was risk assessed by Invasive Species Ireland as being a medium
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