The NNSS is hosting a series of daily webinars throughout Invasive Species Week. View details and registration links below:
Monday 22 June, 12:00-13:00: "Researching the impacts of invasive non-native species" with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Learn more and register to attend "Researching the impacts of invasive non-native species".
Tuesday 23 June, 12:00-12:45: "Yellow-legged hornet contingency response" with the National Bee Unit. Learn more and register to attend "Yellow-legged hornet contingency response".
Wednesday 24 June, 13:00-14:00: "Marine Invasive Non-Native Species – what can we do about them?" with Natural England. Learn more and register to attend "Marine Invasive Non-Native Species – what can we do about them?".
Thursday 25 June, 12:00-12:45: "Using citizen science to prevent future spread of invasive non-native plants" with Coventry University. Learn more and register to attend "Using citizen science to prevent future spread of invasive non-native plants".
Friday 26 June
- 14:00-15:00: "Bermuda's Biosecurity" with speakers from the Government of Bermuda and Bermuda National Trust. Learn more and register to attend "Bermuda's Biosecurity".
- 15:00-16:00: "Coordinating biosecurity across the Caribbean UKOTs" with speakers from the Government of Montserrat, Government of the Virgin Islands, and RSPB. Learn more and register to attend "Coordinating biosecurity across the Caribbean UKOTs".
Other events
All week, Poolewe, Wester Ross: The National Trust for Scotland: "Turning a Problem into a Solution". Visit the NTS property of Inverewe to learn all about the production of biochar from invasive rhododendron. The 'silver bullet' - retort kiln and interpretation panels will be on display from the 22-28th June. You can even purchase your own Plant Booster - biochar!
Wednesday 24 June, Shotley Grove, County Durham: Volunteering day to control Himalayan balsam. Contact volunteer@tyneriverstrust to find out more.
Friday 26 June, 10:30-14:30, River Weaver near Northwich: Floating Pennywort Removal Event organised by the Angling Trust.