Local Action Groups across Great Britain (GB) play a key role in reducing the impact of invasive non-native species, from awareness raising and biosecurity support, to managing widespread species and providing volunteering opportunities for the local community. The Tees Catchment is home to a rich variety of wildlife and habitats, but invasive non-native species pose … Continued
Join staff at Wild Nephin National Park for a talk about Rhododendron in the park followed by a guided walk of the beautiful Ballycroy Visitor Centre grounds.
Join us for an informative and scenic walk at Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve on Invasive Species Week to learn about the impact of invasive species the local ecosystem. Mary Coleman, Conservation Ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Ann Haigh, Invasive Species Officer with the National Biodiversity Data Centre will lead you will … Continued
Join Wicklow Uplands Council for an event exploring the impact of invasive plants like Rhododendron ponticum on uplands ecosystems & how communities can take action. Reserve your spot through the link below. Agenda 2:00 PM – Welcome Hosted by Wicklow Uplands Council 2:30 PM – An Overview of Invasive Species Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data … Continued
The course will provide engineers with the capacity to identify the principal invasive alien plant species, particularly those present in aquatic, riparian and terrestrial habitats. Providing details regarding what control methods are most effective and how they should be applied. The importance of biosecurity in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive alien plant species, … Continued
Join invasive species experts, Dr. Fran Giaquinto and Linda Gilsenan with Tuatha Terryland Forest Park, to learn how to identify invasive alien species and gain practical management skills. Time: 10am-1pm Location : Meet at Nox Hotel, Headford Rd, Galway, H91 KX65 Contact: [email protected]
Ahead of Invasive Species Week 2026, join Kate Moore, Invasive Species Engagement Officer at the National Biodiversity Data Centre, exploring the actions everyone can take to protect their garden or outdoor space from invasive species. The session will cover: Buying plants for your garden Biosecurity best practices Identifying and dealing with invasive flatworms Register for … Continued
Join the Maigue Rivers Trust and the National Biodiversity Data Centre at Adare Heritage Centre as we officially launch Invasive Species Week 2026 and take part in a free workshop facilitated by Streamscapes and Nature Network Ireland! Our Community Workshops give local residents, groups and volunteers the knowledge to help prevent the spread of invasive … Continued
.Invasive non-native species harm the environment, the economy, our health, and the way we live. Join this webinar with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology to learn more about the impacts of invasive non-native species on native species and habitats in Great Britain, through the preliminary findings of a recent research project. Register for … Continued
Invasive non-native species harm the environment, the economy, our health, and the way we live. The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a predator of native insects that poses a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators. Since 2016 a number of sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, have been recorded in the UK. Join this … Continued
Important talk concerning the spread of invasive species such as Cherry Laurel and Rhododendron Ponticum, the impact on Biodiversity and what can be done. Hosted by West Wicklow Environmental Network, three experts will speak on invasive species control methods and the Wicklow uplands response. Speakers: Lorna Kelly ( Wicklow Uplands Council) Paddy Donovan (Donovan Forestry … Continued
The marine invasive species work programme of the National Biodiversity Data Centre, in collaboration with CEDaR are hosting three marine non-indigenous and invasive species identification training courses across Ireland to address a gap marine invasive species recording. These courses are funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and CEDaR. The courses will … Continued
