• The fifth horseman of the ecological apocalypse?
    Jared Diamond, EO Wilson and others have had various attempts to summarise the major threats facing biodiversity. We tend to describe them as habitat destruction, over-exploitation, pollution (including...
  • Tackling Invasive Non-native Species in Scotland
    Today marks the start of this year’s Invasive Species Week. It is organised by the Non-native Species Secretariat to raise awareness of invasive non-native species (INNS) and how everyone can help to...
  • Monserrat - tackling invasive non-native species to protect a Caribbean jewel
    Here is a guest blog by RSPB's Head of Environmental Research, Dr Richard Bradbury A recent RSPB report highlighted just what an astonishing array of biodiversity is to be found on the UKs Overseas...
  • Invasive Non-Native Species on Islands
    It's Invasive Species Week – a time to look at the impact invasive non-native species are having on our native wildlife in various environments. Today, for the fifth and final day of this year’s Invasives...
  • Keeping invasive non-native species at bay on Fidra
    David Hunt, RSPB Scotland's Seabird Recovery Officer, tells us about a trip to Fidra in the Firth of Forth working alongside incredible volunteers to ensure the island remains a happy summer home for...