European Code of conduct on planted forests and invasive alien trees
Planted forests make significant contributions to the economy and provide multiple products and ecosystem services.
Planted forests make significant contributions to the economy and provide multiple products and ecosystem services.
The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), also known as the Asian predatory wasp or yellow-legged hornet, was first reported in Europe in 2004, in southwest France.
In recent years, several vector-borne disease outbreaks have occurred in Europe, along with an increased establishment and spread of invasive mosquitoes.
The Obama flatworm (Obama nungara), which can be up to 7 cm long, is a predator of earthworms and land snails, thereby endangering soil fertility and wildlife.
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) will enter into force on 8 September 2017
Islands cover only about 3% of the world’s surface but withstand a disproportional amount of biodiversity, including many endemic species. One third of the world’s conservation hotspots are islands, and 7 of the 10 coral reef hotspots surround islands. Invasive Alien Species are among the primary threats to biodiversity on islands.
Invasive alien species (IAS) can have severe effects on biodiversity, ecosystems and human activities. Due to the growing of trade and movement of goods and people, the early detection of newly introduced alien species is vital.