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April 23, 2013

The Economic Cost of Invasive and Non-native Species in Ireland and Northern Ireland (Mar 2013)
The Invasive Species in Ireland initiative has just published Ireland's first report on the economic cost of invasive and non-native species in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

* See our International - Europe page for more information and additional resources and our Economic Impacts - International section for more information and additional resources.

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January 16, 2013

DENR Launches Philippine Component of Invasive Alien Species Project (Jan 9, 2013)
The Phillipines Department of Environmental and Natural Resources launced the Phillippine component of an internationally-funded project on invasive alien species. The project, entitled "Removing Barriers to Invasive Species Management in the Production and Protection Forests in Southeast Asia" is funded by the Global Environment Fund through the United Nations Environmental Programme.

* See our Asia page for more information and additional resources.

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November 27, 2012

EDDMapS Alberta -- Invasive Plant Mapping in Alberta, Canada
EDDMapS Alberta, the Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System for Alberta, is an innovative web-based mapping tool which can be used to document the distribution of targeted invasive plants across Alberta, and help identify the leading edge of new infestations. Volunteers can learn how to collect data on invasive plants, and enter the data into EDDMapS Alberta through a web-based data entry form. The intent is to empower the public to become actively involved, in order to more effectively slow the spread of harmful invasive plants, and reduce their environmental and economic damage.

* See our Canada page for more information and additional resources.

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September 20, 2012

United States and Canada Sign Amended Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement: Agreement will protect the health of the largest freshwater system in the world (Sep 7, 2012)
The U.S. and Canada signed an accord to protect the Great Lakes, the world's largest freshwater system. The agreement, last updated in 1987, addresses critical health issues in the Great Lakes region and is a model of binational cooperation to protect water quality. See Great Lakes information from Environment Canada for more information.

* See our Canada page for more information and additional resources.

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September 18, 2012

Major Update to Europe's 'Alien' Species Catalogue (Sep 12, 2012)
The key catalogue of information on 'alien' (non-native) species in Europe has undergone a major update. The DAISIE (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventory for Europe) database allows the public and policymakers to get a comprehensive overview of which alien species are present in Europe, their impacts and consequences for the environment and society.

* See our Europe page for more information and additional resources.

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April 24, 2012

Asian Longhorn Beetle - A Clear Case for Early Eradication (Apr 20, 2012)
It was confirmed last month that the first population of the forestry pest, the Asian longhorn beetle, was found in Kent, UK. Forest Research scientists discovered this damaging native of Japan and China infesting around 20 trees, and are now surveying the area to find out the full extent of the infestation. The establishment of this beetle in the UK could be extremely damaging, costing the timber industry millions of pounds, not to mention habitat loss for native species; there is no question that this pest should be eradicated as soon as possible.

* See our Europe page for more information and additional resources.

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February 16, 2012

Climate Change Invites Alien Invaders - Is Canada Ready? (Jan 24, 2012)
A comprehensive multi-disciplinary synthesis published in Environmental Reviews reveals the urgent need for further investigation and policy development to address significant environmental, social and economic impacts of invasive alien species and climate change.

* See our Canada page for more resources.

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The Doctor is In (Feb 8, 2012)
USDA and CABI's Plantwise Initiative have formed a recent partnership. In collaboration with local organizations, Plantwise has formed a network of 182 clinics across 19 countries to increase food security by decreasing crop losses. Through the partnership, USDA research and information will be electronically transferred to the Plantwise global knowledge bank so that the "plant doctors" at these clinics will have easier access to in order to help farmers in far off places diagnose and control the plant pests and diseases affecting their fields.

See CABI's press release for more information -- New Global Plant Health Resource to Improve Food Security (Jul 26, 2011)
For the first time ever, distribution maps, diagnostic support and treatment advice for thousands of the world's most damaging pests and diseases of plants and crops are being made available free of charge on the Plantwise site.

* See our In the News section for more information and resources.

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March 15, 2011

USDA and Russian Scientists Develop High-Tech Crop Map (Mar 10, 2011)
USDA. Agricultural Research Service.
AgroAtlas is a new interactive website that shows the geographic distributions of 100 crops; 640 species of crop diseases, pests, and weeds; and 560 wild crop relatives growing in Russia and neighboring countries. Downloadable maps and geographic information system software are also available, allowing layering of data, for example, relating major wheat production areas to concentrations of Russian wheat aphids. AgroAtlas also has the potential to aid in the detection and identification of insect pests, pathogens or weeds that have entered -- or could enter -- the U.S. from Russia or neighboring countries. Read more about this research in the article ARS and Russian Scientists Develop "AgroAtlas" With Worldwide Benefits, published in the Mar 2011 issue of Agricultural Research.

* See our In the News section for more resources.

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January 27, 2011

2011 International Year of Forests (Jan 24, 2011)
International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. Forests cover 31% of total land area and are home to 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity. The IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group will celebrate the International Year of Forests by focusing on raising awareness and disseminating information on the impacts of invasive species -- forests pests and diseases.

* See our In the News section for more resources.

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December 21, 2010

Globalization Burdens Future Generations with Biological Invasions (Dec 20, 2010)

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December 17, 2010

Updated (available in English) -- National Strategy on Invasive Species in Mexico - Prevention, Control, Eradication (2010

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Noxious Weed Threatens the Biggest Wildlife Migration on the Planet (Nov 24, 2010)

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December 15, 2010

Cost of Invasive Non-native Species – Early Eradication Lessens Impact (Dec 15, 2010)

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November 29, 2010

Europe -- Assessment to support continued development of the EU Strategy to combat invasive alien species (2010)

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November 19, 2010

Australia -- Cane Toad Discovered in Perth Suburb

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October 22, 2010

Canada -- Canadian Biodiversity:Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010 (Oct 19, 2010)

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Australia -- Cane Toads are Evolving into Super-Invaders (Oct 19, 2010)

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August 5, 2010

Europe -- Central Fisheries Board, Invasive Species Rapid Response, Alert! Discovery of the Asian Clam (Corbicula fluminea) in Ireland

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August 3, 2010

UK: Exploring Fish Invasion (Jul 18, 2010)

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June 14, 2010

Europe -- Towards An Early Warning and Information System for Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Threatening Biodiversity in Europe (Jun 1, 2010)

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June 2, 2010

Africa -- Are Protected Areas in Africa Harbouring Invasive Species? (May 20, 2010)

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May 7, 2010

Europe -- Climate Change Will Speed Spread of Invasive Fish to Northern Europe (Apr 29, 2010)

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May 6, 2010

Canada -- Species at Risk in Canada Increase in 2010 - The International Year of Biodiversity (May 3, 2010)

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April 29, 2010

Caribbean Pest Information Network

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April 16, 2010

Europe -- Scientists Call on the Public to Help Monitor Invasive Species (RISC project) (Mar 22, 2010)

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April 8, 2010

Europe -- State of Britain's Mammals Review (Apr 7, 2010)

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March 19, 2010

Bug Tackles UK'S Knotty Problem (Mar 9, 2010)

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March 2, 2010

Australia -- Cairns to Catch Toads for Cash (Jan 30, 2010)

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January 29, 2010

Invasive Alien Species Indicator

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January 28, 2010

What Next for Biodiversity Protection in the EU (European Union)? (Jan 19, 2010)

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January 25, 2010

Alien Encounters

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January 19, 2010

Australia a Global Leader in Biodiversity Knowledge (Sep 29, 2009)

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November 24, 2009

Pathogens in Vertebrate Pests in Australia (2009)

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November 6, 2009

Canada -- ACTION ALERT -- Emergency Action Needed To Stop Asian Carp (Oct 16, 2009)

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September 29, 2009

Canada -- The Vine That Ate The South Is Here! Dreaded Invasive Kudzu Vine Has Been Found In Ontario (Sep 22, 2009)

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August 20, 2009

Canadian Scientists Uncover Alarming Invasion of Round Goby into Great Lakes Tributaries Impact on Endangered Fishes Likely to Be Serious (Aug 11, 2009)

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August 18, 2009

Australia's Biodiversity - Impacts of Climate Change (Aug 17, 2009)

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August 3, 2009

University of Leicester Research Paves Way for First Ever Use in Europe of an Insect to Fight Invasive Plant Species (Jul 30, 2009)

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July 30, 2009

Extinction Crisis Looms in Oceania: Landmark Study (Jul 29, 2009)

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July 22, 2009

Canada -- Creating Jobs and Benefiting Science: Canada-Ontario Partnership Invests in New Research Centre in Sault Ste. Marie (Jul 21, 2009)

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June 29, 2009

Blacklist bans ornamental fish species in Queensland (Jun 24, 2009)

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June 2, 2009

UNEP Launches New 2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership Website (May 22, 2009)

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April 30, 2009

North America Works to Halt Invasive Species (Apr 23, 2009)

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April 24, 2009

Australia -- Climate change may wake up 'sleeper' weeds (Mar 26, 2009)

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April 8, 2009

Invasive Species: Will Europe At Last Unite To Combat Thousands Of Alien Invaders? (Apr 3, 2009)

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February 6, 2009

Australia -- New South Wales Invasive Species Plan 2008-2015

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February 5, 2009

Invasions By Alien Plants Have Been Mapped In European Union (Jan 27, 2009)

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December 18, 2008

PIAkey: Identification Guide to Ants of the Pacific Islands

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November 26, 2008

Invasive Alien Flora of India

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November 25, 2008

Handbook of Alien Species in Europe (Published 2009)

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November 7, 2008

$800,000 in Grants Award to Fight Invasive Plants (Oct 28, 2008)

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July 29, 2008

Updated -- The Invasive Non-Native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain: Protecting our Natural Heritage from Invasive Species (May 28, 2008)

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July 23, 2008

Updated -- Public Consultation on YOUR VOICE "Invasive Alien Species - A European Concern"

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Worm-eating Slug Found in Garden (Jul 10, 2008)

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July 8, 2008

Weedbuster Week -- Sep 1-7, 2008

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Toads Poisoning "Medical" Snakes (Jun 27, 2008)

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June 16, 2008

Federal Government Announces National "Don't Move Firewood" Campaign (Jun 13, 2008)

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April 1, 2008

Public Consultation on YOUR VOICE "Invasive Alien Species - A European Concern"

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January 7, 2008

Invasive Species in Belgium

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January 4, 2008

Invasive Plant Council of British Columbia

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December 21, 2007

Invasive Species Ireland

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November 14, 2007

Defra consults on further protection for UK wildlife from non-native species (Nov 8, 2007)

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August 30, 2007

Mosquitoes recently identified in Cheltenham are NOT the Asian Tiger mosquito

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May 8, 2007

Australia -- Weedbuster Week -- Oct 6-13, 2007

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April 2, 2007

Pacific Invasives Learning Network

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December 20, 2006

Manual de Identificación y Manejo de Malezas (2006)

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December 7, 2006

Weeds of Mexico / La flora interactiva de las malezas de México

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October 3, 2006

Amassing efforts against alien invasive species in Europe

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June 1, 2006

 
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