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

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

2 GB Strategy: Implementation 49 Actions (68 tasks)

3 GB Strategy: Implementation 49 Actions (68 tasks) 22 Complete (8 in 2009)

4 GB Strategy: Implementation 49 Actions (68 tasks) 22 Complete (8 in 2009) 39 In Progress (42 in 2009)

5 GB Strategy: Implementation 49 Actions (68 tasks) 22 Complete (8 in 2009) 39 In Progress (42 in 2009) 7 Not Started (18 in 2009)

6 Prevention GB Strategy

7 Prevention GB Strategy Monitoring and Rapid response

8 Prevention GB Strategy Monitoring and Rapid response Control

9 RA tool, management module, NNRAP and process functioning Currently 10 species assessed (72 underway) First EU country to develop a specific RA process Risk analysis mechanism Template developed ISAPs Media and communications strategy Raising awareness Prevention International biodiversity day NNSS website Training ID information ID sheets Field guide PAPs Template being developed Monitoring and Rapid response GB Strategy Control

10 RA tool, management module, NNRAP and process functioning Currently 10 species assessed (72 underway) First EU country to develop a specific RA process Risk analysis mechanism Template developed ISAPs Media and communications strategy Raising awareness Prevention International biodiversity day NNSS website Develop means for collecting and collating information Provide early warning function Training CDR ID information ID sheets Field guide Surveillance, monitoring and detection PAPs Template being developed Monitoring and Rapid response GB Strategy Horizon scanning Topmouth Gudgeon Provide survey protocols Initial action RR Working group Coordinating body protocol Resource audit Identify sources of funding Control Ludwigia Bullfrog Xenopus Fat headed minnow Oak processionary moth Didemnum

11 RA tool, management module, NNRAP and process functioning Currently 10 species assessed (72 underway) First EU country to develop a specific RA process Risk analysis mechanism Template developed ISAPs Media and communications strategy Raising awareness Prevention International biodiversity day NNSS website Provide early warning function Training Develop means for collecting and collating information CDR ID information ID sheets Field guide Surveillance, monitoring and detection PAPs Template being developed Monitoring and Rapid response GB Strategy Horizon scanning Topmouth Gudgeon Provide survey protocols Initial action RR Working group Coordinating body protocol Resource audit Identify sources of funding Control Ludwigia Bullfrog Xenopus Fat headed minnow Oak processionary moth Didemnum Provide source of best practice guidance CDR Training Encourage effective partnerships Country working groups Develop national and regional priorities ISAPs GB Programmes Ruddy duck eradication 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

12 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

13 Risk Assessments Terrestrial Freshwater Marine Total Plant Invertebrate Vertebrate Total

14 Monitoring and Surveillance NNSIP launched on May

15 Monitoring and Surveillance NNSIP launched on May Defra funding for 3 years

16 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.

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18 Rapid Response working group

19 Rapid Response working group Report completed

20 Rapid Response working group Report completed Board approved in February 2010

21 Rapid Response working group Report completed Board approved in February 2010 Defra leading on developing Protocol

22 Didemnum vexillum Detected in Wales in 2008 Potential impact on aquaculture Mussels

23 Didemnum surveys Wales 1 site

24 Didemnum surveys Wales 1 site Scotland 1 site

25 Didemnum surveys Wales 1 site Scotland 1 site England Surveys detected several sites

26 Didemnum control Wales Eradication ongoing good progress

27 Didemnum control Wales Eradication ongoing good progress Scotland Control likely

28 Didemnum control Wales Eradication ongoing good progress Scotland Control likely England Options being considered

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30 Wrapping chains in sheet plastic set and forget

31 Rapid Response

32 Rapid Response

33 Rapid Response

34 Rapid response - Bullfrogs Essex New population found 2006

35 Rapid response - Bullfrogs Essex New population found 2006 Only 1 adult culled in 2009, (5 in 2008 and >100 in 2007)

36 Rapid response - Bullfrogs Essex New population found 2006 Only 1 adult culled in 2009, (5 in 2008 and >100 in 2007) No frogs detected in Autumn surveys

37 Invasive Species Action Plans First ISAP produced Short & Action focussed Stakeholders input

38 Invasive Species Action Plans First ISAP produced Short & Action focussed Stakeholders input 6 others in development 3 Aquatic plants D. vexillum CM Crab NN Crayfish (6-8 species)

39 Action on the ground Japanese Knotweed Biocontrol agent released in April Mycosphaerella polygoni-cuspidati Aphalara itadori

40 Local Action Groups Workshop January

41 Media and Communications Working group Plan finalised

42 Media and Communications Working group Plan finalised Approved by PB in Sept

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46 Photographic Library

47 ID Sheets 65 Finalised

48 ID Sheets 65 Finalised More in progress Fish

49 Economics Impact Report commissioned in summer 2009

50 Economics Impact Report commissioned in summer 2009 Draft received December 2009

51 Economics Impact Report commissioned in summer 2009 Draft received December 2009 Currently being peer reviewed

52 Legislation Scottish Wildlife and Natural Env. Bill

53 Legislation Scottish Wildlife and Natural Env. Bill Introduced to Parliament shortly

54 Legislation Scottish Wildlife and Natural Env. Bill Introduced to Parliament shortly W&C Act (E&W)

55 Legislation Scottish Wildlife and Natural Env. Bill Introduced to Parliament shortly W&C Act (E&W) Additions to Schedule 9 > 60 spp. added in April

56 Legislation Scottish Wildlife and Natural Env. Bill Introduced to Parliament shortly W&C Act (E&W) Additions to Schedule 9 > 60 spp. added in April Ban on Sale proposals ongoing

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58 Ruddy Duck Eradication On target Numbers c 200 Less than 5% of original population More action needed from France and Netherlands

59 Evidence to Action Evidence Risk assessment / risk management Decision Prioritisation Determining responsibility Planning Action Action

60 Rapid Response: Topmouth Gudgeon 30+ sites in England and Wales Eradication from crucial sites ongoing

61 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 Monitoring Rapid Response Working Group Existing Species New Detections Horizon Scanning