InvasivespeciesNI

Dissemination of invasive species info across Northern Ireland. Species alerts etc. Northern Ireland Environment Agency resource. T.028 9081 6685

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

DAERA/NIEA, AFBI and NPWS staff from all over NI and Ireland, at Track and Trace training yesterday at Greenmount. A great opportunity to swap stories and get their hands on some of the equipment and track and trace tools we will be using in the case of an Asian hornet incursion

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

Northern Ireland pest controllers attended Asian hornet nest removal training by Killgerm expert at Greenmount facilitated by Shared Island Biosecurity & Invasive Species Initiative and hosted by NIEA

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

Our Invasive Species Team attended the Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival last week, supporting DAERA Inland Fisheries with net dipping to help #StopTheSpread of harmful invasive species. #CheckCleanDry 🎣

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

Come and see NIEA and NBDC staff form the Shared Island Initiative, who will be promoting Check Clean Dry at the Fermanagh Classic Festival on Monday 27th April in Enniskillen

[DAERA @daera_ni]

Public urged to remain vigilant for sightings of Asian hornets as monitoring activity begins in Dundonald. More info: https://t.co/IAPgsjlGhw @nidirect @InvasNI @BelfastLive @belfastcc @EnvironmentNI @BelTel @LouiseMCullen @cedarrecordsni @DiscoverCAFRE @AFBI_NI @AndrewMuirNI

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

NIEA INNS Team Mollie Bullock and NBDC's Shared Island Biosecurity & Citizen Science Officer, Chantel Carr attended the North West Angling Fair last weekend to share their joint knowledge about biosecurity for anglers and other water users.

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

A great turnout for the inaugural Shared Island Local Action Groups workshop at Waterways Ireland headquarters in Enniskillen on the 24th and 25th of March.

[DAERA @daera_ni]

🔍Ballynature Day this Saturday 🌲
A free nature event where you can hear about:
🐋The Irish whale and dolphin group
🐦Seabird monitoring around Rathlin and NI
🌊Progress on Lough Neagh and ongoing work

Plus crafts, storytelling and kids face painting! 🤡

@abcb_council

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

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[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

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[British-Irish Council @BICSecretariat]

On Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026, our Invasive Species Work Sector will be hosting a virtual webinar on Combatting the Threat of Asian Hornets Across These Islands. For more information and register for the webinar click on link https://t.co/oSLcORxd6U.

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

First finding of yellow-legged hornet in Wales | https://t.co/D5CM4fZyAW

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

Calling all water users! 🚣🎣⛵️

Invasive species can easily spread around & between waterbodies on damp equipment & clothing 💧

Help #StopTheSpread & protect the places & sports that you love from invasive species by following Check Clean Dry 👉 https://t.co/6PsGxi3IwR

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

Invasive species spread easily in aquatic systems, harming our native wildlife 🌱🎣🚣‍♀️

Check out this video produced by @loughneaghpart to learn more about invasive species in and around Lough Neagh, and the importance of following Check Clean Dry👉 https://t.co/WCJeMkJ4Pe

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

🚨The first confirmed case of the highly invasive quagga mussel in Northern Ireland has been reported in Lower Lough Erne.

All water users are urged to follow Check Clean Dry after a day on the water👉https://t.co/mabqsFDfdb

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

Following the success of the inaugural Forum in 2024, the second Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum was held in Belfast on the 4th November 2025.

Read more about the event and view the full programme on our website 👉https://t.co/yRwblS06go

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

The second Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum convened in Belfast last week to address the escalating threat of invasive species across the island of Ireland.

You can read more about the event on our website 👉https://t.co/tOJFe4QJMc

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

🚨 Demon shrimp has been recorded in Ireland

If you are a recreational water user, please be sure to follow Check Clean Dry after a day on the water to help #StoptheSpread.

👉https://t.co/mabqsFDfdb

[Biodiversity Ireland @BioDataCentre]

📢Invasive Species Alert - Demon shrimp confirmed as present in Ireland!
It is a predator that may drive significant impacts on the ecology of freshwater rivers and lakes.
Follow the Check Clean Dry code to help prevent spread.
👉https://t.co/tDyVIW1Rtb

[InvasivespeciesNI @InvasNI]

@BizBioIrl are running a survey on behalf of the Shared Island Biosecurity & Invasive Species Initiative.

The survey aims to assess awareness of INNS across different sectors - many of which can help stop the spread of invasives!

Take part here 👉https://t.co/X4DLpERE3r

[Invasive Species BC @ISCBC]

It's Firewood Month! 🔥

Help protect the trees and forests across B.C.

🪵Moving firewood spreads invasives that harm the environment and the economy.

👉 Do your part: #BuyLocalBurnLocal!

📌 https://t.co/UkuoVaLO2p

#Firewood #InvasiveSpecies #FirewoodMonth #Camping #Campfire