Invasive species and nursery risk management

Introduction
European legislation increasingly addresses invasive alien species that may threaten biodiversity and ecosystems. Nursery organisations monitor regulatory developments and assess how restrictions affect plant trade, cultivation and risk management within the horticultural sector.

Key points

• EU Regulation 1143/2014 established rules to prevent and manage invasive alien species.
• Risk assessments help determine which species may require restrictions or monitoring.
• The nursery sector plays a role in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive plant species.

Topics
Invasive species | Risk assessment | Biodiversity | Compliance | Trade regulation | Biosecurity | Policy monitoring

Relevant dates

• 1 January 2015 — EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation entered into force
• Ongoing — updates to the Union list of invasive species

Research & policy links

• EU invasive alien species policy
• EU Regulation 1143/2014