Invasive Species Northern Ireland

11/09/2026

https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/daera-issues-fresh-appeal-public-vigilance-over-asian-hornet-sightings

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging the public to remain vigilant for Asian hornets despite no fresh, confirmed sightings this year.

05/08/2026

The NIEA INNS Team and NBDC via the Shared Island Initiative promoting Check Clean Dry at the Skiffies Festival in Strangford Lough this weekend, Also assisting, volunteers from Strangford MPA team.

27/07/2026

See what happened this year during Invasive Species Week 2026

27/06/2026

Just because Invasive Species Week is coming to a close doesn’t mean the fight against invasives is! 🌱🐢

Keep an eye out for volunteering events in your community or start one up yourself!

Find some inspiration for events and activities you can organise below on our website 👉
https://invasivespeciesni.co.uk/invasive-species-week/invasive-species-week-2026/ideas-for-events-and-activities/


Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

27/06/2026

Planning on being out on the water this weekend?

Any easy way to get is by remembering to Check Clean and Dry after you day out!

Help of invasive species this
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

27/06/2026

Need some help with your invasive species identification?

We have got you covered with our collection of over 70 ID guides which you can find on our website 👉 https://invasivespeciesni.co.uk/list-of-identification-guides/


Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

27/06/2026

Out and about this weekend?

Why not get and record any invasive species you see!

Please send in your records via CEDaR 👉 https://www2.habitas.org.uk/records/ISI

Or

iRecord 👉 https://irecord.org.uk/app


Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

27/06/2026

You can get by promoting the Be Plant Wise campaign!

Check out our resources, which are free to download from our website: https://invasivespeciesni.co.uk/.../be-plant-wise-resources/


Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

27/06/2026

this Invasive Species Week.

Are you gardening this weekend?

Why not use this guide to gardening without harmful invasive plants.

Available for download from our website 👉https://invasivespeciesni.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Apha_garden_booklet_AW_.pdf


Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

27/06/2026

Events taking place today for 👇

To find out how you can get involved and sign up check out our website:
https://invasivespeciesni.co.uk/invasive-species-week/invasive-species-week-2026/


Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs