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The 10-stage approach to floating pennywort management
Biosecurity Invasive non-native species are primarily spread by people, and it is essential that strict biosecurity is undertaken to ensure that activities don’t result in further spread.
Non-native Species News: Issue 6
Vital biosecurity work is successful across the south west South West Lakes Trust South West Lakes and South West Water have recently been awarded an accreditation for excellence in biosecurity at many of their lakes through the AQUA (Aquatic Quality Award) Biosecurity Accreditation Pilot Scheme.
Angling PAP for Northern Ireland
Biosecurity Members of the Club are asked to undertake good biosecurity practice whilst they are using the club’s fishing waters.
Pitcairn Islands
Biosecurity In 2017 a biosecurity gap analysis (PDF) was completed. The Biosecurity Department consists of a Director of Biosecurity and a Biosecurity Officer. The Biosecurity operations for Pitcairn Islands was established in 2006 with the assistance of SPC. The system was reviewed in 2013 by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
Paddlers
Download a free Biosecurity at Paddling Events toolkit and read more on actions for event organisers .
Communications and education
Communications A range of materials are available to help you in your work to raise awareness of invasive species and biosecurity.
Field workers
Take free online training in identification, recording and biosecurity. Thank you for helping to protect the environment.
Resources
AQUA - Pilot Biosecurity Accreditation Scheme About the Scheme AQUA (Aquatic Quality Award) is a biosecurity accreditation scheme that was trialled as a regional pilot in the South West region of England through the RAPID LIFE Project.
British Antarctic Territory
Biosecurity In 2017 a biosecurity gap analysis (PDF) was completed. BAT is one of the territories with the greatest capacity in biosecurity. The simplicity of the Antarctic system makes risk analysis relatively straightforward on an ad hoc basis.
Section 2: Managing non-native species
Biosecurity Biosecurity means taking steps to make sure that good hygiene practices are in place to reduce and minimise the risk of spreading invasive non-native species. A good biosecurity routine is always essential, even if invasive non-native species are not always apparent.