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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
Press release from the BSBI: non-native plants outnumber native plants in Britain and Ireland’s flora
8 March 2023
Refreshed GB Strategy published
27 February 2023
Fourth International Congress on Biological Invasions
10 February 2023
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GB Invasive Non-native Species Strategy (2023 to 2030)
The refreshed GB Invasive Non-native Species Strategy has been published. Find out more and view the Strategy.
Be Plant Wise this spring
Looking for a new plant for your garden. Download your guide to plants to use in place of invasive non-native plants, and 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.