GB non-native species secretariat eLearning. Welcome to the Non-native Species Secretariat e-learning pages The NNSS has developed a range of freely available e-learning modules to provide an introduction to non-native species, and how to identify them. .Keep checking back for further modules in the future..
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A growing threat to Norwegian ecosystems New non-native species are constantly being discovered in the wild in Norway.
This is partly explained by globalisation of the economy and the accompanying increase in trade and travel. Climate change is another important factor. With generally higher temperatures, a longer growing season, and shorter, milder winters, it will become easier for alien species to establish populations in Norway. Many new alien species The twentieth century saw the arrival of many new alien species in Norway, whether on land, in rivers and lakes or at sea. The most recent arrivals in Norway include the signal crayfish, raccoon dog, Nuttall’s pondweed and a new species of bark beetle.
The map shows species on the Norwegian Black List 2012 in and around the capital Oslo. Grupo Especialista en Invasiones Biológicas (GEIB) Finland - Invasive alien species. The Finnish Advisory Board for Invasive Alien Species was established on May 2013.
The Finnish Advisory Board for Invasive Alien Species functions as the Finland´s national expert body in matters relating to invasive alien species. Tasks of the Finnish Advisory Board for Invasive Alien Species Appointment decision on the Finnish Advisory Board on Invasive Alien Species Finland’s National Strategy on Invasive Alien Species was completed in April 2012. The purpose of the strategy is to prevent damages and risks caused by invasive alien species (IAS) to the Finnish nature, sustainable use of natural resources, livelihoods and well-being of the society and people.
UK Environmental Audit Committee on invasive species. 22 January 2014 The Environmental Audit Committee will hold its first public evidence hearing on its Invasive Species inquiry at 2.30 pm on Wednesday 22 January in Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster.
Witnesses Wednesday 22 January, Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster At 2.30pm Carrie Hume, Wildlife and Countryside LinkDr Helen Bayliss, Research Associate, British Ecological Society and Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College LondonDr Helen Roy, Centre for Ecology and HydrologyDr Richard Shaw, Regional Co-ordinator - Invasives, CABI UKDr Mark Spencer, Natural History Museum Purpose of meeting. UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum. GB non-native species secretariat. Scotland & GB Invasive Species.
The Great Britain non-native species mechanism A GB Programme Board is in place to deliver strategic consideration of the threat of invasive non-native species across GB.
This Board is made up of senior representatives from across GB Administrations and their agencies and it is supported by an independent Secretariat. This was set up in response to recommendations from the Non-Native Species Review (Defra, 2003), which found that there was a need for a single co-ordinating body for non-native species issues. A stakeholder forum is held annually. For more information see the GB Non-native Species Secretariat website Invasive Non-Native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain The Scottish Government along with Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government launched the Invasive Non-native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain on 28th May 2008. Scottish Working Group If you would like more information, please email invasivespecies@scotland.gsi.gov.uk. Invasive Species Ireland. Norway Nature Diversity Act.
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Section 1 (purpose of the Act) The purpose of this Act is to protect biological, geological and landscape diversity and ecological processes through conservation and sustainable use, and in such a way that the environment provides a basis for human activity, culture, health and well-being, now and in the future, including a basis for Sami culture.
Section 2 (geographical scope of the Act) The Act applies to Norwegian land territory, including river systems, and to Norwegian territorial waters. Chapter VII of the Act applies to Svalbard and Jan Mayen. On the continental shelf and in the areas of jurisdiction established under the Act of 17 December 1976 No. 91 relating to the economic zone of Norway, sections 1, 3 to 5, 7 to 10, 14 to 16, 57 and 58 apply to the extent they are appropriate. Section 3 (definitions)