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Invasive Species

Secretary: Robert Francis


Aims

  • To promote knowledge exchange between researchers, policy makers and practitioners with interests in invasive species
  • To provide a forum for debate on invasive species
  • To facilitate networking, collaborations and complementary research to further understanding of invasive ecology (especially UK BRAG priorities)
  • To develop links with national and international groups/organisations that focus on invasive species (e.g. Non-Native Species Secretariat, IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group)
  • To encourage an awareness and interest in invasive species among students, young ecologists and the public

Background

Invasive species are of global importance due to their environmental and economic impacts, and are of interest to researchers and practitioners in many disciplines. In recognition of this, the BES Invasive Species Group was set up in 2003. The Group was successfully re-launched with an informal meeting at the BES Annual Meeting 2008. We are currently working to establish the group.

Contact:

If you are interested in joining the committee, suggesting or hosting an event or would just like to get in touch, please email us. An email list, BES-INVASIVE, has been established which we encourage you to join to keep up to date with Group activities and news.

Upcoming Events

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Committee

Rob Francis (Secretary)

Nicola Randall

Helen Bayliss (Postgraduate Rep)

 

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