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Enhancing Non-Native Species Management in the UK: A Comprehensive Overview

Explore the mechanism, strengths, and weaknesses of the UK’s non-native species management strategy. Discover key components, conventions, strategies, and stakeholder engagement for effective control and prevention.

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Enhancing Non-Native Species Management in the UK: A Comprehensive Overview

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  1. The GB Non-native Species Mechanism Olaf Booy GB Non-native Species Secretariat olaf.booy@fera.gsi.gov.uk

  2. Overview • GB mechanism • Relevant GB work • Strengths and weaknesses • Looking forward

  3. GB NNS mechanism components • Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) • Bern Convention • Ramsar Convention • European Birds Directive • European Habitats Directive (natural habitats and wild fauna and flora) • EC 2006 Communication on Halting Loss of Biodiversity by 2010

  4. GB NNS mechanism components Defra-led Policy Review: 2001 - 2003 • Co-ordination • Risk assessment • Codes of conduct • Education and awareness • Legislation • Monitoring and surveillance • Policies for control • Stakeholder engagement

  5. GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat GB NNS mechanism components • Coordination

  6. GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat GB NNS mechanism components • Delivery

  7. GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat GB NNS mechanism components Strategy Working Group • Delivery

  8. GB NNS mechanism components • Defra Chair • 3 Govts represented • Agencies • Plant and Animal Health • Customs • Limited Transport representation • Conservation NGOs • Trade Representatives

  9. GB NNS mechanism components • Strategy Aim • Sets out a high-level policy framework providing a context for national, regional and local initiatives

  10. 1 Prevention GB Strategy

  11. 1 Prevention GB Strategy 2 Monitoring and Rapid response

  12. 1 Prevention GB Strategy 2 Monitoring and Rapid response 3 Control

  13. Awareness Co-ordination 1 Legislation Prevention GB Strategy 2 Information exchange Monitoring and Rapid response 3 Control

  14. Awareness Co-ordination Prevention Legislation GB Strategy Information exchange Monitoring and Rapid response Control

  15. Media and comms Rapid response Stakeholder sounding board Working groups Country working groups Stakeholder forum CDR Public awareness survey Stakeholders NNRAP GB strategy Identification info Code of practice for key pathways Consultations NNSS website Identifying priorities Training Programme Board (non-native species secretariat) First EU country to develop a specific RA process Media and communications strategy RA tool, management module, NNRAP and process functioning Key messages Media and communications working group Template developed Awareness Key stakeholders Risk analysis mechanism Currently 10 species assessed (72 underway) Co-ordination ISAPs Legislative review Scotland Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) Media and communications strategy Prevention Raising awareness Legislation Review of Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) Schedule 9 ID information GB Strategy PAPs Training International biodiversity day NNSS website Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act (2004) ID sheets Template being developed Field guide NNSS represent GB on Invasive Species Ireland Information exchange Monitoring and Rapid response Links with Ireland Develop means for collecting and collating information Surveillance, monitoring and detection Provide early warning function CDR EU representation Links with OTs Promotion of regional / local fora Horizon scanning RR Working group Identify sources of funding NNSS maintain links with FCO and overseas territory initiatives Provide survey protocols Defra represent UK in Europe Control Coordinating body protocol Provide links to fora on NNSS website Initial action Resource audit Provide source of best practice guidance, ID information, risk assessments etc Topmouth Gudgeon Review and help develop the EU invasive species strategy Ludwigia Didemnum Country working groups GB Programmes Bullfrog Xenopus Oak processionary moth Provide source of best practice guidance Fat headed minnow Japanese knotweed biocontrol research Develop national and regional priorities Encourage effective partnerships CDR Ruddy duck eradication Training ISAPs Develop database of control projects Acknowledge regional priorities Identify sources of funding Develop support tools for fora Designate coordinating body Prioritising species

  16. GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat Monitoring Existing Species Horizon Scanning New Detections GB NNS mechanism components Strategy Working Group Media and Comms. Working Group Stakeholder Involvement Other Working Groups Forum Sounding Board Country Working Groups Non-Native Risk Analysis Mechanism Rapid Response Working Group

  17. Risk analysis RA tool, management module, NNRAP and process functioning First EU country to develop a specific RA process Template developed Currently 10 species assessed (72 underway) Risk analysis mechanism Contingency plans Media and communications strategy Raising awareness Prevention ID information International biodiversity day Training Field guide NNSS website PAPs ID sheets Template being developed Horizon Scanning

  18. Work ongoing in GB • Horizon Scanning

  19. Risk analysis Risk assessment /risk management Evidence Prioritisation Decision Determining responsibility Planning Action Action Follow up

  20. Risk analysis • Based on EPPO system • Just over 70 questions

  21. Risk analysis stakeholders screening Initiation relevant authorities Peer review Risk assessment NNRAP GB Programme Board Public comment

  22. Surveillance and alerts Develop means for collecting and collating information Surveillance, monitoring and detection Monitoring and Rapid response Provide early warning function CDR Horizon scanning Provide survey protocols ISAPs RR Working group Topmouth Gudgeon Initial action Identify sources of funding Ludwigia Coordinating body protocol Resource audit Xenopus Didemnum Bullfrog Oak processionary moth Fat headed minnow

  23. Under recording Didemnum vexillum 2008 2009

  24. Data flow Horse-Chestnut Leaf-miner NBN Forest Research

  25. NNSIP PORTAL

  26. NNSIP RISC PORTAL

  27. NNSIP GB Stakeholders RISC PORTAL

  28. NNSIP Rapid response GB Stakeholders RISC Alert! PORTAL

  29. NNSIP Rapid response GB Stakeholders European and global schemes RISC Alert! PORTAL

  30. American Bullfrog www.nonnativespecies.org Projects Short Description Bullfrogs are up to twice the length of the native common frog, and draw attention by their loud, deep calls. The ear drum is obviously larger than the eye, with a conspicuous dark outer ring. The lack of skin folds along the back, and the single vocal sac positioned beneath the chin, help to distinguish this from other non-native frogs in Britain. Impacts The bullfrog is listed by IUCN as one of the most harmful invasive species. It both competes with and eats native amphibians, and carries a disease that has contributed to worldwide amphibian decline and to several global extinctions. Habitat It occupies any type of still or slowly moving water, especially where aquatic and bank vegetation are abundant. Get more images Download ID sheet Download action plan Download risk assessment Download this fact sheet

  31. ID resources Actions plans Risk assessments American Bullfrog Photo Gallery www.nonnativespecies.org Projects Projects database Short Description Bullfrogs are up to twice the length of the native common frog, and draw attention by their loud, deep calls. The ear drum is obviously larger than the eye, with a conspicuous dark outer ring. The lack of skin folds along the back, and the single vocal sac positioned beneath the chin, help to distinguish this from other non-native frogs in Britain. Distribution data (NBN) Impacts The bullfrog is listed by IUCN as one of the most harmful invasive species. It both competes with and eats native amphibians, and carries a disease that has contributed to worldwide amphibian decline and to several global extinctions. Habitat It occupies any type of still or slowly moving water, especially where aquatic and bank vegetation are abundant. Get more images Technical information Download ID sheet Download action plan Download risk assessment Download this fact sheet

  32. DETECTION Response VERIFICATION Determine responsible body using decision tree PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT DELIVERY PHASE EVALUATION

  33. Predicted costs: Eradication now = £21,000 Eradication once widespread = £467,000,000

  34. Rapid Response

  35. Future plans • Horizon Scanning within GB • Risk analysis (pathways) • Improve surveillance • Research, training and education

  36. Conclusions • Coordinated early warning is needed • Elements of this are underway in GB • Keen to engage with this within Europe and the rest of the world • Looking forward to progress in this area

  37. End

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