Nuttall’s pondweed is an invasive alien species of aquatic plant (macrophyte) that originates from North America. It was first recorded in Northern Ireland in 1984 on the west side of Lough Neagh. Its preferred habitat is slow flowing water in which it can grow up to a depth of 3 metres. NIEA have produced a commonly asked questions document which […]
The EPPO Reporting Service is a monthly information report on events of phytosanitary concern. It focuses on new geographical records, new host plants, new pests (including invasive alien plants), pests to be added to the EPPO Alert List, detection and identification methods etc. The EPPO Reporting Service is published in English and French. Read the last issue […]
The Invasive Species Compendium is an online, open access reference work covering recognition, biology, distribution, impact and management of the world’s invasive plants and animals. The Invasive Species Compendium currently covers over 1,500 species with over 7,000 basic summary datasheets and 1,500 detailed datasheets. You can also access over 800 full text articles (in pdf […]
Water users have a crucial role to play in the prevention and surveillance of invasive species. Inland Fisheries Ireland and the CAISIE project have developed biosecurity guidance for water users. You can access this guidance from the links below: Boaters Boater Leaflet – Stop the spread of invasive species and harmful pathogens Boater Poster – […]
A second outbreak of a fatal red squirrel disease has been confirmed recently at another location in Northern Ireland. Squirrel Pox, which is carried by the non-native grey squirrel, has been confirmed as the cause of death for two native red squirrels in Glenarm Forest in Co. Antrim. The disease is carried and spread by […]
