Site workers
Invasive non-native species (INNS) can be easily spread around on clothing and footwear, vehicles and machinery, and in contaminated material such as soil. Some INNS are a particular problem for developers, Japanese Knotweed is infamous for the problems it causes in the urban environment. Educate yourself or others about non-native species, how to identify them and prevent their spread, using the resources below:
Non-native species
Take free e-learning on non-native species (external link)
Identification and recording
Take free e-learning fon non-native species (external link)
Invasive non-native plants associated with fresh waters (PDF) - a guide to their identification, developed by Scottish Natural Heritage
Listen to vocal calls of some non-native species
Biosecurity
Take free e-learning on non-native species (external link)
Management
Control methods for non-native aquatic and riparian plants
Safe disposal of waste plant material
Health and safety
Legislation
Non-native species legislation for Scotland
Non-native species legislation for England and Wales
Further training and advice
Training courses and experts
Recommended reading list
Non-native species
Take free e-learning on non-native species (external link)
- Module 1 provides information on non-native species and why they are a concern
Identification and recording
Take free e-learning fon non-native species (external link)
- Module 2 provides guidance on how to identify key non-native species, and what to do if you see them on site
Invasive non-native plants associated with fresh waters (PDF) - a guide to their identification, developed by Scottish Natural Heritage
Listen to vocal calls of some non-native species
Biosecurity
Take free e-learning on non-native species (external link)
- Module 3 provides training in biosecurity and how to help prevent the spread of non-native species when working on site
Management
Control methods for non-native aquatic and riparian plants
Safe disposal of waste plant material
Health and safety
Legislation
Non-native species legislation for Scotland
Non-native species legislation for England and Wales
Further training and advice
Training courses and experts
Recommended reading list