What can I do?
We can all play a role in helping to tackle the threat of invasive species to the benefit of our native wildlife. This can be done in a variety of ways including:
- becoming familiar with Ireland’s invasive species and their identification features
- report sightings of invasive species through the Biodiversity Data Capture app or this online recording form
- see if your local community or club could get involved in some invasive plant control; check out the control and management resources
- make an individual or club/group commitment to undertake more biosecurity actions
- choose native or non-invasive species plants as alternatives for your garden or landscaping
- help identify what could be the next invader by warning of plants spreading in your garden before they escape – Plant Alert!
- help raise awareness of the issues of invasive species, Invasive Species Week happens annually!, or
- support surveys and research.