Everyone can provide useful biological records of non-native species, and with the development of online recording sites and smartphone apps it is now easier than ever. Non-native species records help us to understand how many of these species are present in Britain, and the rate at which they are spreading.
Scope:
Non-native species which include the American bull frog and Giant Hogweed
Taxonomy:
Variety of survey categories
Habitat:
All
Country:
Britain
Region:
Britain
Organisations:
The Biological Records Centre & CEH.
Funding body:
The scheme is run by NNSS (GB non native species secretariat). The nnss is funded/governed by DEFRA, The Scottish Government and The Welsh Government.
Contact:
General Enquires
Contact emails:
How to take part:
Sightings can be submitted all year
How to get involved
We recommend submitting your records online, or through a smartphone application as these are fast and efficient. See below for a number of recommended schemes.