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Invasive Species Action Plans
Invasive Species Action Plans are used to help coordinate the response to key invasive non-native species across England, Scotland and Wales. The plans provide a short and strategic overview identifying the key aims, objectives and actions.
ISAPs are developed by stakeholders and coordinated by NNSS.
ISAPs are developed by stakeholders and coordinated by NNSS.
| Species: | Date published: | Comments: |
| Ludwigia grandiflora (Water Primrose) | 31-8-10 | After considering the threat that Water Primrose poses to economic and biodiversity interests, the Government has decided that management of this species should be carried out. |
| Pseudorasbora parva (Topmouth Gudgeon) | 15-03-13 | After considering the threat that Topmouth Gudgeon poses to economic and biodiversity interests, the Government has decided that management of this species should be carried out. |
| Vespa velutina (Asian Hornet) | 2012 | After considering the threat that Asian Hornet poses to pollinators, biodiversity and human health, a contingency plan has been developed to facilitate a response to this species if it arrives in GB. |
| Threskiornis aethiopicus (Sacred Ibis) | Feb 2014 | After considering the threat that Sacred Ibis poses to biodiversity, a contingency plan has been developed to reduce the risk of this species establishing in GB. |
| Corvus splendens (Indian House Crow) | Feb 2014 | After considering the threat that Indian House Crow poses to biodiversity, a contingency plan has been developed to reduce the risk of this species establishing in GB. |
| Non-native crayfish | July 2014 | After considering the threat posed by a number of non-native crayfish species, an ISAP has been developed to help coordinate strategic action on these species in GB. |
| Hydrocotyle ranunculoides (Floating Pennywort) | Under development | The GB Programme Board for non-native species has asked that an invasive species action plan be developed for this species. |
| Myiopsitta monachus (Monk Parakeet) | Under development | After considering all the known facts on the threat that monk parakeets pose to economic interests and taking a precautionary approach to any potential threat to biodiversity, the Government has decided that management of this species should be carried out. |
| Dreissena rostriformis bugensis (Quagga Mussel) | Under development | A contingency ISAP for this species is currently being developed. |
| Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog) | Under development | After considering the threat that American Bullfrog poses to biodiversity interests, the Government has decided that management of this species should be carried out. |
| Didemnum vexillum (Carpet Sea-squirt) | Under development | An ISAP is being devleoped to help coordinate action to slow the spread of this species. |
