08 June 2011 | Article From the IUCN The words ‘invasive aliens’ tend to conjure up images of little green men flying in from outer space and waging war against Earth. Granted, if this were to occur it would be a rather frightening experience, but the fact is we have a far more serious and […]
THE ROYAL ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY, THE ULSTER MUSEUM & INVASIVE SPECIES IRELAND NORTHERN IRISH REGIONAL MEETING ‘INVASIVE INSECTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR PLANT HEALTH, ANIMAL HEALTH, PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT’ Thursday 30 June 2011 10.00 am (registration) – 4.00 pm The Ulster Museum, Botanic Avenue, Belfast Global trade, refrigerated transport and a warming climate are all factors […]
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 […]
06 May 2011 For Immediate Release First sighting of a Raccoon in the wild in Ireland and a third sighting of a yellow bellied slider causes experts to raise the alarm and call on pet owners to be more responsible with their pets. Working with Invasive Species Ireland, the National Biodiversity Data Centre has now […]
The European Commission has set a target of halting the loss of biodiversity across the continent by 2020 and ensuring that ecosystems are fully protected by 2050 to prevent “catastrophic” consequences for the environment. Six goals have been defined in a new biodiversity strategy announced today by commissioner for the environment Janez Potocnik. He said: […]
