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: […]
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 […]
An up-dated Muntjac deer (Muntiacus reevesi) distribution map is now available to download from the National Biodiversity Data Centre. The static map shows both confirmed sightings and unconfirmed sightings. https://invasives.biodiversityireland.ie/muntjac-map-ireland/
Press release issued by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the 31st of March 2011. Update on Phytophthora ramorum Monitoring The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is continuing to survey forests and control outbreaks of the EU regulated plant disease Phytophthora ramorum, a fungus like organism that can damage and kill infected trees […]
Registration closing on Monday the 18th and 5pm. The Fifth Annual Invasive Species Ireland Forum will be held at: Ulster Museum, Belfast 20th of April 2011. 10.00 – 16.20 ‘Policy, priorities and progress’ Keynote Address The Keynote Address for this years Forum will be given by Huw Thomas, Head of Protected Species and Non-native Species […]
