Welcome to the GB non-native species secretariat website

In 2008 a Strategy was developed to meet the challenge posed by invasive non-native species in Great Britain. This website provides tools and information for those working to support the strategy.

Gallery

Photos of over 100 species

ID Sheets

Detailed ID guidance for over 50 species

Action plans

Plans to tackle non-native species in GB

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Risk analysis

Detailed information on potential risks

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Species alerts

Species we want you to look out for

Search for information on a non-native species

Find out more about the proposed EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species

Projects map

Tell us about your project and find out what others are doing.
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Species information portal

Species facts and distribution maps for over 3000 non-native species.
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Carpet Sea-squirt - Didemnum vexillum

Species alerts!

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News

New changes to the NNSS website
10 December 2013
NNSS article in Countryside Jobs Service Focus
10 December 2013
Cabi invasives blog post on Himalayan Balsam
10 December 2013
Local Action Groups Workshop
26 November 2013
GB Strategy Review 2013
18 October 2013
Event Biosecurity Support Pack launched
04 October 2013
Call dates for COST Action Alien Challenge Short Term Scientific Missions 2013
12 September 2013

GB non-native species secretariat