Invasive non-native species are one of the top five drivers of global biodiversity loss. They cost the Northern Ireland economy approximately £150 million a year and can even harm our health. Help us to protect our environment and wildlife by taking part in Invasive Species Week!
You can follow our daily themes for communications activities, or use your own:
Monday 12th May: Learn about invasive non-native species
Tuesday 13th May: Check Clean Dry
Wednesday 14th May: Be Plant Wise
Thursday 15th May: Look after pets; Be Pet Wise
Friday 16th May: Record your sightings and volunteer with a Local Action Group
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May: Take part in an activity
Could you host an event? (See our list of ideas )
Hashtags: #INNSweek or #getINNSvolved
Facebook: Invasive Species Northern Ireland X: @InvasNI
Webinar: Horizon scanning for invasive non-native species: future threats and why prevention is key
Webinar: Invasive non-native species: why they are a problem and how to help protect your sport and the environment
Webinar: Invasive Cherry Laurel and it’s harmful impact on the Irish landscape
Webinar: When species do establish – managing aquatic plant invasions
Webinar: Balsam Bashing for Community Groups
Webinar: Invasive herpetofauna in the Caribbean UK Overseas Territories and wider Caribbean Region
Webinar: Introduction to Invasive Species of Ireland
Webinar: Invasive species with a special focus on the Asian Hornet
Webinar: INNS on the Tees
Saturday 17th May – In person event: Balsam Bash
Wednesday 28th May – In person event: Balsam Bash
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