Published in 2013 by the Council of Europe, the European 
Code of Conduct for Botanic Gardens on Invasive Alien 
Species outlines voluntary principles for all botanic garden 
personnel to support them in protecting ecosystems from the 
impacts of invasive alien species.
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BACKGROUND
Box SPM 1 Voluntary codes of conduct can complement legislation for managing the risks 
of transport and the introduction of invasive alien species through trade. 