Invasive species contribute significantly to the decline in biodiversity levels in Great Britain. By its own admission, the Government has failed to prevent the arrival and continued spread of damaging invasive species. None of our predecessors’ recommendations on tackling invasive species—on funding, setting up an inspectorate, and creating a ‘nature volunteer force’—were adopted by Ministers: yet the incidence of invasive species, tree pests and diseases continues to increase.

Invasive species contribute significantly to the decline in biodiversity levels in Great Britain. By its own admission, the Government has failed to prevent the arrival and continued spread of damaging invasive species. None of our predecessors’ recommendations on tackling invasive species—on funding, setting up an inspectorate, and creating a ‘nature volunteer force’—were adopted by Ministers: yet the incidence of invasive species, tree pests and diseases continues to increase. Type: conclusion | Number: 8 | Paragraph: 67 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The 25 Year Environment Plan Outcome Indicator Framework presents an authoritative way to measure changes to our environment in England. It draws together a comprehensive suite of measures which collectively describe environmental change as it relates to the ten goals of the 25 Year Environment Plan