CitizenScience [72]
AlienSpecies [49]
Catalogue [36]
Biodiversity [34]
IAS [33]
EURegulation [29]
JRC [24]
DataPartner [21]
EASINTeam [19]
IASApp [17]
EASIN [17]
Invasive [17]
JRC has released the source code of the Smartphone application “Invasive Alien Species Europe” (allowing reporting of invasive species of Union concern under EU Regulation 1143/2014), under the General Public License GNU GPLv3.
EASIN is glad to announce that two more organizations have joined its network of data partners, and have agreed to share scientific information and spatial data on alien species with the scientific community, managers, and general public via EASIN platform.
Citizen scientists play an important role in providing biodiversity data. It is therefore crucial to understand the concerns and motivations of voluntary recorders to ensure their continued enthusiasm and involvement.
Data on invasive alien species must be up-to-date, reliable and accurate, standardized and openly accessible to serve the need of tackling biological invasions. Biodiversity data are often scattered in many disconnected databases lacking interoperability.
By means of the Commission Implementing Regulation 1263/2017, 12 further invasive alien species (IAS) have been added to the list of IAS of Union concern, approved by EU Commission Implementing Regulation 1141/2016. The total number of regulated species on the list is now 49.
EASIN is establishing collaborations with scientific organizations working on biodiversity and alien species, aiming at enriching the quality of scientific information and spatial data retrievable via its information system.
The report is based on the best available knowledge, resulting from data aggregated through the European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN) in collaboration with the competent authorities of the Member States.
Terrestrial plants establish symbiotic relationships with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) which colonize their roots, aiding nutrients acquisition and growth, and protecting plants from abiotic stresses.
It is peak season for alien species, also known as non-native species to Europe, whether highly invasive or not. Plants and shrubs are blooming, animals and insects are buzzing around. Take the chance to spot them near your living place, in parks and natural areas, to help protecting biodiversity.
LIFE IAP-RISK project on invasive alien plants pest risk analysis to support EU Regulation 1143/2014
This is the aim of LOVER, a diffused network of sentinel beehives which involves three regions in northern Italy (LOmbardy, Veneto and Emilia Romagna).
An updated situation concerning the presence and distribution of Xylella fastidiosa, including host plants, has been provided by the Govern Illes Balears, where the disease was first reported in October 2016.
The black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) was first introduced to Europe from North America in the early 17th century and has become part of our cultural and ecological landscape.
Biological invasions have become one of the main drivers of habitat degradation and biodiversity loss in island ecosystems worldwide, which are hot spots of biodiversity and contain rare habitats and endemic species. Small islands are particularly vulnerable to the threat of invasive species.
Celebrate World Environment Day (5th of June) by protecting European native biodiversity from invasive species! Your daily actions can prevent biological invasions.