Call for Evidence launched by Environmental Standards Scotland

Control and impact of invasive non-native species

Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has launched a Call for Evidence to support a review of the control and impact of invasive non-native species (INNS) as part of our ongoing scrutiny of the effectiveness of environmental law. You can find further information on our website here.

The deadline for submissions is 11 July 2024. You can submit your response via the online survey form, or you are welcome to email your response to callforevidence@environmentalstandards.scot.  

Through this Call for Evidence, ESS aims to review the control and impact of INNS on biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in Scotland. The information and responses submitted will help inform and evidence our work on these issues. 

Key questions being asked of stakeholders as part of the Call for Evidence include: 

1. 1. How well-defined and understood are the roles for duty bearers in managing INNS? 
   2. Is the existing legislation used/enforced? What challenges exist in application and enforcement? 
   3. What improvements are needed in current legislative/policy frameworks to enhance the prevention, detection and management of INNS? 
   4. Are there specific species for which more impact information is needed? 
   5. How accessible and comprehensive are publicly available databases on known and potential invasive non-native species?