The GB Non-native Species Mechanism. Olaf Booy GB Non-native Species Secretariat

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1 The GB Non-native Species Mechanism Olaf Booy GB Non-native Species Secretariat

2 GB NNS mechanism components GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat

3 GB NNS mechanism components Stakeholder Involvement Media and Comms. Working Group Forum Sounding Board GB Programme Board Other Working Groups Non-Native Risk Analysis Mechanism Non-Native Species Secretariat Country Working Groups Monitoring Rapid Response Working Group Existing Species New Detections Horizon Scanning

4 GB Non-native Species Strategy Strategy Aim Sets out a high-level policy framework providing a context for national, regional and local initiatives

5 If something s trying to get in...

6 If something s trying to get in don t let it

7 If that fails...

8 If that fails detect and respond rapidly

9 If that fails...

10 If that fails respond to what you can... every where else contain the spread and reduce the impacts

11 Prevention GB Strategy Monitoring and Rapid response Control

12 Prevention Co-ordination GB Strategy Awareness Legislation Monitoring and Rapid response Information exchange Control

13 Prevention Co-ordination GB Strategy Awareness Legislation Monitoring and Rapid response Information exchange Control

14 Media and comms Media and communications strategy International biodiversity day RA tool, management module, NNRAP and process functioning Currently 10 species assessed (72 underway) NNSS website Develop means for collecting and collating information Provide early warning function Horizon scanning First EU country to develop a specific RA process Training Topmouth Gudgeon Ludwigia Bullfrog Risk analysis mechanism GB strategy Raising awareness CDR ID information ID sheets Field guide Provide survey protocols Xenopus Surveillance, monitoring and detection Fat headed minnow Initial action NNRAP Consultations Template developed ISAPs Prevention PAPs Rapid response Template being developed Oak processionary moth Didemnum CDR Provide source of best practice guidance CDR Training Working groups Country working groups Programme Board (non-native species secretariat) Monitoring and Rapid response RR Working group Coordinating body protocol Co-ordination Resource audit Stakeholder sounding board Stakeholders GB Strategy Identify sources of funding Encourage effective partnerships Stakeholder forum Training Control Public awareness survey Awareness Country working groups Develop national and regional priorities ISAPs NNSS website Legislation Information exchange EU representation Identification info Media and communications working group Legislative review Scotland Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act (2004) Promotion of regional / local fora Defra represent UK in Europe GB Programmes Ruddy duck eradication Code of practice for key pathways Links with Ireland Review and help develop the EU invasive species strategy Provide links to fora on NNSS website Media and communications strategy Identifying priorities Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) NNSS represent GB on Invasive Species Ireland Links with OTs NNSS maintain links with FCO and overseas territory initiatives Provide source of best practice guidance, ID information, risk assessments etc Key messages Key stakeholders Review of Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) Schedule 9 Japanese knotweed biocontrol research Develop database of control projects Develop support tools for fora Identify sources of funding Designate coordinating body Prioritising species Acknowledge regional priorities

15 Media and comms Media and communications strategy International biodiversity day RA tool, management module, NNRAP and process functioning Currently 10 species assessed (72 underway) NNSS website Develop means for collecting and collating information Provide early warning function Horizon scanning First EU country to develop a specific RA process Training Topmouth Gudgeon Ludwigia Bullfrog Risk analysis mechanism GB strategy Raising awareness CDR ID information ID sheets Field guide Provide survey protocols Xenopus Surveillance, monitoring and detection Fat headed minnow Initial action NNRAP Consultations Template developed ISAPs Prevention PAPs Rapid response Template being developed Oak processionary moth Didemnum CDR Provide source of best practice guidance CDR Training Working groups Country working groups Programme Board (non-native species secretariat) Monitoring and Rapid response RR Working group Coordinating body protocol Co-ordination Resource audit Stakeholder sounding board Stakeholders GB Strategy Identify sources of funding Encourage effective partnerships Stakeholder forum Training Control Public awareness survey Awareness Country working groups Develop national and regional priorities ISAPs NNSS website Legislation Information exchange EU representation Identification info Media and communications working group Legislative review Scotland Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act (2004) Promotion of regional / local fora Defra represent UK in Europe GB Programmes Ruddy duck eradication Code of practice for key pathways Links with Ireland Review and help develop the EU invasive species strategy Provide links to fora on NNSS website Media and communications strategy Identifying priorities Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (2006) NNSS represent GB on Invasive Species Ireland Links with OTs NNSS maintain links with FCO and overseas territory initiatives Provide source of best practice guidance, ID information, risk assessments etc Key messages Key stakeholders Review of Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) Schedule 9 Japanese knotweed biocontrol research Develop database of control projects Develop support tools for fora Identify sources of funding Designate coordinating body Prioritising species Acknowledge regional priorities

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The lack of skin folds along the back, and the single vocal sac positioned beneath the chin, help to

Impacts The bullfrog is listed by IUCN as one of the most harmful invasive species.

25 Get more images Download ID sheet Download action plan Download risk assessment Download this fact sheet American Bullfrog Short Description Bullfrogs are up to twice the length of the native common frog, and draw attention by their loud, deep calls. The ear drum is obviously larger than the eye, with a conspicuous dark outer ring. The lack of skin folds along the back, and the single vocal sac positioned beneath the chin, help to distinguish this from other non-native frogs in Britain. Impacts The bullfrog is listed by IUCN as one of the most harmful invasive species. It both competes with and eats native amphibians, and carries a disease that has contributed to worldwide amphibian decline and to several global extinctions. Habitat It occupies any type of still or slowly moving water, especially where aquatic and bank vegetation are abundant.

Progress in the past 12 months. Niall Moore Head of the GB Non-native Species Secretariat

Progress in the past 12 months Niall Moore Head of the GB Non-native Species Secretariat GB Strategy: Implementation 49 Actions (68 tasks) GB Strategy: Implementation 49 Actions (68 tasks) 22 Complete