Key tools for tackling invasive species 31 May 2011 | News story
Prevention, eradication and early detection system are key tools
for tackling invasive species. This was the conclusion of the
conference “The Challenge of Invasive Species and Destructive
Insects” organised on the 24 May 2011 in the European
Parliament. The event highlighted disastrous consequences of the
proliferation of invasive species and shaped the necessary tools
for putting an end to this plague. “Invasive alien species
should be regarded as one of the most important environmental
topics in Europe. To stop their spread in Europe it is critical
to act, and to act quickly,” argued MEP Gaston Franco, Chair of
the conference “The Challenge of Invasive Species and
Destructive Insects”. One out of every ten introduced species
becomes invasive due to their ability to compete with indigenous
species. This worrying problem has a major impact not only on
environment but also on the economy and health. As recalled by
Pia Bucella, Director in DG Env