Be a citizen scientist and stop the spread of invasive species in Britain

'The Observer Ethical awards have teamed up with the University of Hull to help record data on invasive species, so that scientists can monitor their spread and their effect on their local environment. The list of Britain's top 10 unwanted non-native invasive species is listed below. Over the next few months we're asking you to keep an eye out for these species and to photograph and catalogue whenever you can, sending this vital data off to the organisations listed in each box'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2012/jan/15/citizen-scientist-invasive-species-pictures

'Invasive non-native species: Attack of the Aliens'

A recent article from The Observer on INNS. Very good in my opinion!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jan/15/invasive-non-native-species-extinction

Scottish Mink Initiative update

http://web83.extendcp.co.uk/scottishmink.org.uk/news.html

Click on the link to view the Scottish Mink Initiative Dec 2011 newsletter. Includes updates from all project areas and details of upcoming events.

'Waging war on rhodies'

Follow the link to view the recent article from Trout and Salmon magazine on the Rhododendron clearance project currently underway on the River Orrin.

http://www.rafts.org.uk/conon-restoration-trout-salmon/