Pathway Action Plans for invasive non-native species in Great Britain
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Detail of outcome
We received 66 responses to this consultation. As a result of this consultation, we have anonymised and summarised all the comments received on the detail of the Pathway Action Plans (PAPs). These anonymised, summarised results will be shared with the PAP working groups for their expert consideration. Once the working groups have looked at the feedback of this consultation, any required modifications based on the responses from the consultation will be made to each of the PAPs.
Once the PAPs have been updated, they will be signed off by the working groups and then the Great Britian Invasive Non-native Species (INNS) Programme Board before final publication, which is expected to be by the end of 2026.
The response is published jointly by Defra, the Scottish Government and Welsh Government.
You can read the Welsh version of this information.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Scottish Government and Welsh Government want to know your views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) for invasive non-native species (INNS) in Great Britain.
Pathways are ways INNS can be introduced and spread. We have identified 5 priority pathways as:
- recreational boating
- angling
- horticulture
- zoos and aquaria
- pets
The PAPs we have developed provide best practice guidance. The implementation of the plans will target the risks of introduction and spread associated with these priority pathways.
Your responses will help us publish comprehensive finalised PAPs aimed at preventing or minimising these risks.
You can read the Welsh version of this information.
Updates to this page
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Added the summary of responses and government response.
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We received 66 responses from a range of individuals, non-governmental organisations, public bodies, sector trade bodies, and membership organisations. Of these responses, 57 were submitted through the Citizen Space portal, 8 by email and 1 by letter.
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First published.