Invasive species in Croatia

The aim of this site is to provide information on what invasive alien species are in one place, to give an overview of legal legislation and recommendations for responsible behaviour and prevention of the introduction of alien species into nature. Although the role of the site is primarily information-educational, it is planned to be the basis of a system for timely detection and rapid action to remove and control the further spread of newly introduced species. The site offers an interactive app to report findings of invasive alien species. It is planned to link the site to the Nature Protection Information System, which will enable an interactive overview of data on alien species from the database. All information on the national and European legislative framework on invasive alien species can be found on the page. Also, scientific and professional papers on alien species in the Republic of Croatia are available on the site. One of the most important objectives of the site is to inform the public about new findings of alien species in the Republic of Croatia, but also about new findings of alien species and measures for their effective management in neighbouring countries and Europe. The findings of invasive alien species can be reported by citizens themselves using the report form available on the site. Technology used: WordPress Year of construction: 2015. Website status: In use Contact person: Jurica Ranj Availability: The website is available to all users. Legal basis: Nature Protection Act (NN No 80/13), Ordinance on the method of drawing up and conducting a risk assessment study on the introduction, reintroduction and cultivation of wild taxa (NN No 35/08), Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1141 of 13 July 2016 adopting a list of invasive alien species of Union concern pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Targeted beneficiaries: Researchers, scientists and employees within the nature protection sector for information on topics related to invasive alien species in the Republic of Croatia. Citizens of the Republic of Croatia interested in the problem of invasive alien species. The website encourages the public to actively participate in recording the presence of alien species on the territory of the Republic of Croatia by using an interactive application for reporting findings. Given that the site is also available in English, the contents of this site can also be viewed by people from other languages.