The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have announced a finding of Thaumetopoea processionea, commonly known as the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) in Ireland. Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars were found on four Oak trees in a Dublin housing estate. The nests and four trees have been destroyed. Ireland has a Protected Zone status […]
16th May 2022 Tackling Invasive Alien Species, North and South! The Northern Ireland Environment Agency and The National Biodiversity Data Centre jointly launch two new invasive species websites during Invasive Species Week 2022. www.invasivespeciesni.co.uk www.invasives.ie 16th May 2022 The Northern Ireland Environment Agency and The National Biodiversity Data Centre are delighted to come together to jointly […]
Guidance relating to the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation, as embedded in the Northern Ireland Protocol. Download this document which contains some Frequently Asked Questions relating to the related obligations of companion animal owners, pet shops, zoos and private collections, horticulture trade, gardeners and private landowners.
GBNNSS November 21 Newsletter
15 July 2021 The British-Irish Council Environment work sector tasked the Invasive Non-Native Species subgroup with producing an Action Plan to address the issues associated with the invasive non-native tunicate Didemnum Vexillum. This Didemnum Vexillum Action Plan was finalised and received Ministerial approval at the BIC Environment work sector Ministerial meeting held virtually in November 2020. The […]
