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Welcome to the Scottish Invasives blog. Invasive non-native species (or INNS) are plants and animals that have been introduced to areas outside their natural range. INNS are currently recognised as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity. The Scottish Invasives blog is intended as an informal forum for those interested in invasive species control. If you wish to contribute, please get in contact. You can click on any of the images to see them at higher resolution.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Ladybird decline driven by 'invading' harlequin
'Ladybirds native to the UK and other European countries are declining fast as the invasive harlequin species spreads, scientists have shown'
Follow the link to view the BBC news article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16916726
Biobullets for Zebra mussels
An interesting read through the following link to a BBC news article on a control technique for Zebra mussles:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16788183Thursday, 2 February 2012
UK Crayfish website
Visit the Buglife UK Crayfish website to find out about all crayfish species present in the UK. There is lots of info on Non Native crayfish
http://www.buglife.org.uk/conservation/currentprojects/Species+Action/UK+Crayfish+Website/Crayfish+for+professionals/Non+native+crayfish+and+disease
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