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What are non-native species?
Learn what non-native and invasive non-native species are.
Species alerts!
View a list of current alert species to lookout for and record.
Record non-native species
Find information on identifying non-native species and where to record your sightings.
News and Events feed
Affinity Water INNS Out Scheme
22 November 2022
Beware of aliens! New Europe-wide awareness raising campaign launched
5 October 2022
New non-native species job
28 April 2022
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Is this the first time you've visited our website?
We've updated our website and made some changes to the way our content is grouped to make it easier to find what you need. You can use the search box to look up the species or information you are looking for, or browse through the topics in the header and footer.
What's new?
- Visit the updated Information Portal for all the information we have on a particular species in one place.
- See how you can help prevent the spread of invasive non-native species in What can I do?.
- View the updated Be Plant Wise and Check Clean Dry pages.
If you have any issues finding what you need, please contact us.
Be Plant Wise this autumn
If you're clearing out your garden, remember to dispose of your plant waste responsibly to avoid spreading invasive non-native plants. Find out more about how to Be Plant Wise.
What can I do?
Find out how you can help to prevent the spread of invasive non-native species.
Check, Clean, Dry
Do you take part in angling, canoeing, boating or similar activities? Find out how to protect the environment and activities you enjoy by keeping your kit free of invasive non-native species.
Be Plant Wise
Gardeners and aquarium owners, help native wildlife to thrive - view our tips on preventing your plants from becoming invasive in the wild.