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PM 40 - Restore and enhance habitats through landscape control of invasive species, pests and pathogens

Code
PM 40
Measure
Restore and enhance habitats through landscape control of invasive species, pests and pathogens
Description
A coordinated program engaging with all stakeholders will be the most effective in tackling the highest risk invasive species, pests, pathogens and diseases, especially those that threaten vulnerable native species and/or impact habitat creation and restoration. This should include an understanding of these threats and how they spread to ensure successful monitoring and control measures can be implemented to improve biosecurity. Climate change is also enabling colonisation of new species in areas where they have not previously been recorded, and this should form part of monitoring work. It is important to consider that the delivery of habitat measures may pose a risk of introducing or spreading invasive species, pests or pathogens. Supporting Action SA 13 includes measures that individual households can take to reduce threats from invasive species.
Wider environmental benefits
Increasing woodland cover Improving water quality Increasing flood risk management Reducing climate change impacts Supporting health and cultural services Controlling invasive species
Links to additional information and guidance

https://www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do  

https://squirrelaccord.uk/

The British Deer Society

 

Priority
Ecosystem resilience to invasive species, pests, and pathogens is strengthened
Priority description
Invasive species, pests and pathogens can cause declines in native species populations, which can have subsequent impacts of degrading habitat functions and resilience as their natural balance has been disrupted. In some specific cases, native species may require a level of management, under licence where necessary, where they pose a threat to particularly vulnerable species. These are mentioned in the Species Priorities and Measures. Strengthening ecosystems resilience to these threats will ensure they are better protected and can continue to function despite these threats, as well as the overarching pressure of climate change.
Mapped
No