‘Alien’ wildlife in Europe wreak €12 billion damage a year: study

Report of a European Environment Agency (EEA) study called 'The impacts of invasive alien species in Europe' issued in December 2012.

Biological invasions are one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss. Invasive alien species (IAS) may have far-reaching and harmful effects on the environment and natural resources for generations. The purpose of this report is to raise awareness among key stakeholders, decision-makers, policymakers and the general public about the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of IAS. Twenty-eight dedicated species accounts are provided to highlight the various types of impacts. These species accounts are based on thorough, up-to-date scientific information from recent research and studies, and highlight the multifaceted impacts of IAS at both the global and regional levels.

http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/impacts-of-invasive-alien-species http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/impacts-of-invasive-alien-species

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