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Publications

H 1 LIFE and Invasive Alien Species

SILVA João Pedro, SOPEÑA Aixa, SLIVA Jan, (e.a.), SALSI Angelo (ed.), GOSS Simon (coord.), O'Biren Valérie (Coord.)

2014

Focus Nature

This LIFE Nature Focus publication takes a timely look at one of the greatest threats to Europe's biodiversity, ecosystem services, human health and economic activities. The 76-page LIFE and invasive alien species brochure links the work of LIFE projects with the aims of the new EU Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Regulation. There are an estimated 1200-1800 IAS in Europe and the impact of such species is of growing concern. The LIFE programme has been addressing the problems posed by invasive alien species for more than two decades. Indeed, in that time some 265 LIFE projects have included measures to deal with IAS, ranging from steps to prevent their spread to control and eradication actions in places where invasive alien species are already present and having a negative impact on native species and habitats. LIFE also provides a deep well of learning on trans-border cooperation, dissemination and awareness-raising efforts with regards to IAS. This new brochure examines the lessons learned from the LIFE programme's extensive experience of dealing with the impacts of IAS. As such it is essential reading for policymakers and practitioners in this field. This will be a valuable support for the implementation of the new EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species .

Thematic dossier

ENVIRONMENT, NATURE & CLIMATE, LIFE, nature protection, endangered species

LIFE, nature protection, endangered species

European Union

978-92-79-38307-6

2314-9329

KH-AJ-14-005-EN-N

English

LIFE

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/publications/lifepublications/lifefocus/documents/life_ias.pdf

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