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Non-native species

• What are non-native species?
• Examples of non-native species in the UK
• Public consultation
• Legal framework
• Who is involved in tackling non-native species issues?
• Action in the UK
• Guidance documents

Non-native species

In this section:

• What are non-native species?
  Discover what we mean when we use the term non-native species, and why they pose such a threat to biodiversity in the UK.
• Examples of non-native species in the UK
  Find out about the most common forms of non-native species found in the UK and eradication programmes designed to remove them.
• Public attitudes toward non-native species and wildlife Management (PDF 685KB) and appendices (PDF 825KB) A project investigating public attitudes, awareness and behaviours toward non-native species and wildlife management.
Public consultation on the Review of Schedule 9 to the
• Act 1981 and the Ban on Sale of Certain Non-native Species
  Learn about the proposed ban of sale of certain non-native species following consultation.
• Legal framework
  Learn about the legal aspects of protecting the UK against non-native species.
• Who is involved in tackling non-native species issues?
  Find out who is responsible for tackling these issues.
• Action in the UK
  Find out what is being done in the UK to reduce or remove the impact of non-native species.
• Guidance documents
  Key documents setting out legal requirements and best practice guidance for dealing with non-native species.

Page last modified: 22 May 2009
Page published: 23 October 2008