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Anglers
Free online training is available in identification, recording and biosecurity. Thank you for helping to protect the environment. Our partners Check Clean Dry is supported by the Aquatic Biosecurity Partnership with funding from water companies.
RAPID Life project
A second phase produced awareness raising materials and training toolkits for water resource managers and user groups along with materials to improve uptake of biosecurity to slow the spread and prevent introduction of new IAS in regions.
Useful links
external link) Invasive Species in Ireland (external link) Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) (external link) IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group (external link) United States Department of Agriculture, National Invasive Species Information Centre (external link) NOBANIS - European Network on Invasive Alien Species (external link) Biosecurity
The NNSS
to be used by anyone that wants to use them) Non-native species sounds and video clips Case studies relating to invasive species Comments on all of our work, particularly the Non-native Species Information Portal, Non-native Species Risk Assessments and ID sheets Examples of education and awareness materials Good practice management and biosecurity
Check Clean Dry
Since 2017 a group of water companies have been contributing to a project to improve aquatic biosecurity, including funding the Check Clean Dry campaign. Find out more about the Aquatic Biosecurity Partnership .
Guernsey
Biosecurity The Department of Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services are building on the success of the Asian hornet strategy and are currently developing an Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Action Plan to be implemented in 2022/23.
Tips for retailers to Be Plant Wise
Training materials The following training is available for retailers: Invasive Non-native Species & Biosecurity – OATA. City & Guilds accredited. Free online training in what invasive non-native species are, identification of key species, and recording. Thank you for helping us to look after the environment.
Case study: Peak Forest Canal
Any biosecurity measures put in place A mobile CCD station was put in place for the October event. A jet washing area was used to check and clean the canoes and equipment used during the event.
IPBES report
“The UK is committed to tackling invasive species at home and overseas, demonstrated through the launch of the GB Invasive Non-Native Species and UK Biosecurity Strategies earlier this year, and alongside initiatives in the Overseas Territories.
Events and activities
"What biosecurity is, why it is important, and how people can get involved to help safeguard our seabirds". Islesburgh Centre, Shetland. Biosecurity for Life. "Invasive non-native species and Be Plant Wise" talk to staff at The Pig hotel. New Forest Non-native Plants Project.