In recent years, a surprisingly large number of alien species have managed to flourish in Svalbard. In 2024, common meadow rue, Thalictrum flavum ,was identified for the first time in Svalbard, in ...

A lot of people think of plants as pretty to look at, but defenceless and passive as far as organisms go. However, the many alien species – or “monster plants” – around us show we should never ...

Europe-wide awareness campaign calls on companies and the public to prevent spread of harmful non-native plants and animals Invasive alien plants and animals threaten other wildlife and cost Europe’s ...