The GB Nonnative Species Mechanism Olaf Booy GB

The GB Non-native Species Mechanism Olaf Booy GB Non-native Species Secretariat olaf. booy@fera. gsi. gov. uk

Overview § GB mechanism § Relevant GB work § Strengths and weaknesses § Looking forward

GB NNS mechanism components § Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) § Bern Convention § Ramsar Convention § European Birds Directive § European Habitats Directive (natural habitats and wild fauna and flora) § EC 2006 Communication on Halting Loss of Biodiversity by 2010

GB NNS mechanism components Defra-led Policy Review: 2001 - 2003 § Co-ordination § Risk assessment § Codes of conduct § Education and awareness § Legislation § Monitoring and surveillance § Policies for control § Stakeholder engagement

GB NNS mechanism components § Coordination GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat

GB NNS mechanism components § Delivery GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat

GB NNS mechanism components § Delivery Strategy Working Group GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat

GB NNS mechanism components § Defra Chair § 3 Govts represented § § Agencies Plant and Animal Health Customs Limited Transport representation § Conservation NGOs § Trade Representatives

GB NNS mechanism components § Strategy Aim § Sets out a high-level policy framework providing a context for national, regional and local initiatives

1 Prevention GB Strategy

1 Prevention GB Strategy 2 Monitoring and Rapid response

1 Prevention GB Strategy 2 Monitoring and Rapid response 3 Control

Awareness Co-ordination 1 Legislation Prevention GB Strategy 2 Information exchange Monitoring and Rapid response 3 Control

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

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

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

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

Work ongoing in GB § Horizon Scanning

Risk analysis Evidence Decision Risk assessment / risk management Prioritisation Determining responsibility Planning Action Follow up

Risk analysis § Based on EPPO system § Just over 70 questions

Risk analysis stakeholders screening relevant authorities Initiation Peer review Risk assessment NNRAP GB Programme Board Public comment

Surveillance and alerts Develop means for collecting and collating information Provide early warning function Horizon scanning Surveillance, monitoring and detection CDR Provide survey protocols Monitoring and Rapid response ISAPs Topmouth Gudgeon RR Working group Initial action Identify sources of funding Ludwigia Xenopus Didemnum Bullfrog Oak processionary moth Fat headed minnow Coordinating body protocol Resource audit

Under recording Didemnum vexillum 2008 2009

Data flow Horse-Chestnut Leaf-miner NBN Forest Research

NNSIP PORTAL

NNSIP RISC PORTAL

NNSIP GB Stakeholders RISC PORTAL

NNSIP GB Stakeholders RISC PORTAL Alert! Rapid response

NNSIP European and global schemes RISC GB Stakeholders PORTAL Alert! Rapid response

Get more images American Bullfrog Download ID sheet Download action plan Download risk assessment Download this fact sheet Projects 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. www. nonnativespecies. org

Actions plans ID resources Risk assessments Get more images American Bullfrog Download ID sheet Photo Gallery Download action plan Download risk assessment Download this fact sheet Projects database 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. Distribution data (NBN) 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. www. nonnativespecies. org Technical information

DETECTION Response VERIFICATION PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT DELIVERY PHASE EVALUATION Determine responsible body using decision tree

Predicted costs: Eradication now = £ 21, 000 Eradication once widespread = £ 467, 000

Rapid Response

Strengths • Central strategy • Developing mechanisms (e. g. PB, NNSS, RR) Weaknesses • Not all mechanisms developed • Slow RA process • No agreed lists • RA / EPPO Model • Surveillance • Close links across GB and Ireland • No formal Horizon Scanning connection with Europe

Future plans § § Horizon Scanning within GB Risk analysis (pathways) Improve surveillance Research, training and education

Conclusions § Coordinated early warning is needed § Elements of this are underway in GB § Keen to engage with this within Europe and the rest of the world § Looking forward to progress in this area

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