caisie http://caisie.ie Control of Aquatic Invasive Species in Ireland Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:07:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 CAISIE Project Layman’s Report now online http://caisie.ie/?p=1133 http://caisie.ie/?p=1133#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:02:46 +0000 CAISIE http://caisie.ie/?p=1133 The Layman’s Report of EU LIFE+ funded CAISIE Project is now online.  This document provides a non-technical comprehensive report on all the activities of the project and its outcomes during its four year duration. Please click below to download. CAISIE Layman’s Report ]]>

The Layman’s Report of EU LIFE+ funded CAISIE Project is now online.  This document provides a non-technical comprehensive report on all the activities of the project and its outcomes during its four year duration.

Please click below to download.

CAISIE Layman’s Report

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1133 0 CAISIE After-LIFE Communication Plan http://caisie.ie/?p=1111 http://caisie.ie/?p=1111#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:58:09 +0000 CAISIE http://caisie.ie/?p=1111 The After-LIFE Communication Plan sets out how the results of the CAISIE Project will continue to be disseminated and communicated after the end of the LIFE+ funding and indicates what external supports will be used to achieve this. Please click below to download. CAISIE After-Life Communication Plan ]]>

The After-LIFE Communication Plan sets out how the results of the CAISIE Project will
continue to be disseminated and communicated after the end of the LIFE+ funding and
indicates what external supports will be used to achieve this.

Please click below to download.

CAISIE After-Life Communication Plan

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1111 0 CAISIE After-LIFE Conservation Plan http://caisie.ie/?p=1106 http://caisie.ie/?p=1106#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:51:01 +0000 CAISIE http://caisie.ie/?p=1106 An After-LIFE Conservation Plan was produced by the CAISIE Project.  This document provides the following information: 1) an assessment on the status of the high impact invasive species targeted during the project; 2) an account of how the conservation activities implemented during the project will continue and develop after it ends; 3)  details of how [...]]]>

An After-LIFE Conservation Plan was produced by the CAISIE Project.  This document provides the following information: 1) an assessment on the status of the high impact invasive species targeted during the project; 2) an account of how the conservation activities implemented during the project will continue and develop after it ends; 3)  details of how the longer-term management of the project sites in regard to invasive species will be assured; 4) information on what further actions will be carried out and who the partners involved will be; and 5) it identifies secured sources of finance to enable this.

Please click below to download.

CAISIE After-Life Conservation Plan

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1106 0 CAISIE guidelines for effective stakeholder engagement http://caisie.ie/?p=1096 http://caisie.ie/?p=1096#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:34:38 +0000 CAISIE http://caisie.ie/?p=1096 Based on the experiences of the EU LIFE+ CAISIE Project, guidelines for effective stakeholder engagement have been produced which aim to provide a valuable resource for stakeholders involved in increasing the awareness of and implementing measures to tackle aquatic invasive species in Ireland. Please click below to download the guidelines. CAISIE Guidelines on Effective Stakeholder Engagement ]]>

Based on the experiences of the EU LIFE+ CAISIE Project, guidelines for effective stakeholder engagement have been produced which aim to provide a valuable resource for stakeholders involved in increasing the awareness of and implementing measures to tackle aquatic invasive species in Ireland.

Please click below to download the guidelines.

CAISIE Guidelines on Effective Stakeholder Engagement

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1096 0 Invasive species control guidelines now online http://caisie.ie/?p=1084 http://caisie.ie/?p=1084#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:10:25 +0000 CAISIE http://caisie.ie/?p=1084 The EU LIFE+ CAISIE Project has developed guidelines to inform stakeholders on ‘best practice’ measures to effectively control six high profile aquatic or riparian invasive species present in Ireland.  The guidelines are based on the experiences of the project in treating these species over the last four years in river, lake and canal environments. Guidelines have [...]]]>

The EU LIFE+ CAISIE Project has developed guidelines to inform stakeholders on ‘best practice’ measures to effectively control six high profile aquatic or riparian invasive species present in Ireland.  The guidelines are based on the experiences of the project in treating these species over the last four years in river, lake and canal environments.

Guidelines have been produced for the following species:

  • Curly-leaved waterweed
  • Giant hogweed
  • Himalayan balsam
  • Japanese knotweed
  • New Zealand pigmyweed
  • Nuttall’s pondweed

The relevant file can be downloaded below.

Curly-leaved waterweed

Effective control measures for Curly-Leaved waterweed

Giant hogweed

Effective control measures for Giant Hogweed

Himalayan balsam

Effective control measures for Himalayan balsam

Japanese knotweed

Effective control measures for Japanese knotweed

New Zealand pigmyweed

Effective control measures for New Zealand pigmyweed

Nuttall’s pondweed

Effective control measures for Nuttall’s pondweed

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1084 0 CAISIE LIFE+ Project video available on-line http://caisie.ie/?p=1068 http://caisie.ie/?p=1068#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:24:04 +0000 Helen Moran http://caisie.ie/?p=1068 The CAISIE (Control of Aquatic Invasive Species in Ireland) project have created a video of the work carried out through the duration of the project. Follow the link below to see more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1zQyRijhUU&feature=youtu.be ]]>

The CAISIE (Control of Aquatic Invasive Species in Ireland) project have created a video of the work carried out through the duration of the project.

Follow the link below to see more:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1zQyRijhUU&feature=youtu.be

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1068 0 Asian clam video – River Barrow. http://caisie.ie/?p=1059 http://caisie.ie/?p=1059#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:53:27 +0000 Helen Moran http://caisie.ie/?p=1059 Asian clam survey on the River Barrow, January 2013. The devastation caused by the Asian clam is enormous.  In locations inhabited by Asian clam, almost no native fauna or flora are present.  This short clip shows a glimpse of one infested area just below Saint Mullins, on the River Barrow. It is extremely important that people take [...]]]> Asian clam survey on the River Barrow, January 2013.

The devastation caused by the Asian clam is enormous.  In locations inhabited by Asian clam, almost no native fauna or flora are present.  This short clip shows a glimpse of one infested area just below Saint Mullins, on the River Barrow.

It is extremely important that people take notice of the devastation caused by the Asian clam and take the necessary precautions to prevent the further spread of this species.

Disinfection guidelines are available for download in the resource section of this website.

More information can be found on the Asian clam throughout this website.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTtzP74Vi-c&feature=em-share_video_user

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1059 0 Identifying features of three highly invasive plant species. http://caisie.ie/?p=1048 http://caisie.ie/?p=1048#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:43:36 +0000 Helen Moran http://caisie.ie/?p=1048 To help with the identification of Japanese knotweed, New Zealand pigmyweed & the Curly-leaved waterweed, CAISIE have created short clips on the main identifying features of these species. Most people will have encountered Japanese knotweed on roadsides or river banks. New Zealand pigmyweed is an aquatic invasive plant, but can be seen growing in damp [...]]]> To help with the identification of Japanese knotweed, New Zealand pigmyweed & the Curly-leaved waterweed, CAISIE have created short clips on the main identifying features of these species. Most people will have encountered Japanese knotweed on roadsides or river banks. New Zealand pigmyweed is an aquatic invasive plant, but can be seen growing in damp marshy areas.  Curly-leaved waterweed has two other closely related plant species.  Learn how identify each of these invasives species and distinguish them from some closely related species.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CaisieIreland

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1048 0 FINS Conference http://caisie.ie/?p=1033 http://caisie.ie/?p=1033#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:49:13 +0000 Helen Moran http://caisie.ie/?p=1033 An International Forum to Address National and International Policy on Invasive Species 8th to 11th April 2013 Galway Bay Hotel and Conference Centre, Salthill, Galway, Ireland Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), CAISIE  and the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) will host an international conference that will address key topics relating to freshwater invasive species and harmful [...]]]> An International Forum to Address National and International Policy on Invasive Species

8th to 11th April 2013

Galway Bay Hotel and Conference Centre, Salthill, Galway, Ireland

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), CAISIE  and the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) will host an international conference that will address key topics relating to freshwater invasive species and harmful aquatic pathogens.

The primary objective of the conference is to provide a forum where international scientists, policy makers and stakeholders will address designated themes with a view to informing management and policy development in this increasingly important area. The themes that will provide the focus for deliberations during the conference will be:

  • Policy
  • Biosecurity
  • Management & Risk Assessment
  • Economics 

Invited experts from around the globe will address the above themes, with ample time given to panel discussion.  Workshop sessions led by the key international speakers and other world experts, who will facilitate focussed working groups.  Synthesis sessions will aim to draw firm conclusions from the discussions and put forward concrete recommendations that will inform both national and international policy makers.

                        Conference Website:      www.finsconference.ie

 

Programme

Monday 8th April              Opening address and Evening Reception

Tuesday 9th April              Registration

Invited speakers address the conference

Poster session

Wednesday 10th April    Workshop session/ Poster session

Thursday 11th April          Synthesis session (morning)

Field trip on Lough Corrib (afternoon)

Banquet in Galway city (evening)

POLICYKeynote SpeakerDr. Niall Moore, Head of GB NNNSSGB Non-Native Species Secretariat, York, UK

Guest Speakers

Dr. Helen Roy Senior Scientist

Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Oxford, UK

Dr. Olaf Weyl, Principal Scientist

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), South Africa

 MANAGEMENT & RISK ASSESSMENTKeynote SpeakerProfessor  Hugh MacIsaac, Professor and Invasive Species ChairDepartment of Fisheries & Oceans, University of Windsor, Canada

Guest Speakers

Dr. Anthony Ricciardi, Professor of Biology

Redpath Museum, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

 

Dr. Toril Loennechen Moen, Senior Adviser

Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre (NBIC), Trondheim, Norway
ECONOMICSKeynote SpeakerFrances Williams, Project Development OfficerCABI, Kenya

 

Guest Speakers

Dr. Jarle Steinkjer, Senior Adviser

Directorate for Nature Management (DN), Norway

 

Dr. Stephen Hynes, Senior Researcher

Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit, National University of Ireland Galway

 BIOSECURITYKeynote SpeakerDr. Phil Hulme, Professor of Plant BiosecurityBio-Protection Research Centre, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Guest Speakers

Dr. Joe Caffrey, Senior Research Scientist

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), Dublin, Ireland

 

Dr. Birgit Oidtmann, Veterinary Epidemiologist

Centre of Environment Fisheries Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), UK

 

 

]]> http://caisie.ie/?feed=rss2&p=1033 0 Report any new sightings of Lagarosiphon major in Lough Corrib http://caisie.ie/?p=912 http://caisie.ie/?p=912#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:41:02 +0000 CAISIE http://caisie.ie/?p=912 Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is asking all water users to report any new sightings of Lagarosiphon major in Lough Corrib to info@caisie.ie, info@fisheriesireland.ie or by using the new IFI Invasive Species Smartphone App.  This highly invasive aquatic weed is present at over 160 sites in the lake with its most southerly known occurrence recorded in [...]]]> Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is asking all water users to report any new sightings of Lagarosiphon major in Lough Corrib to info@caisie.ie, info@fisheriesireland.ie or by using the new IFI Invasive Species Smartphone App.  This highly invasive aquatic weed is present at over 160 sites in the lake with its most southerly known occurrence recorded in Annaghdown Bay in April 2012.  No Lagarosiphon major has been found in the vulnerable lower lake to date. The shallow character of this area makes it highly amendable to invasion. A large submerged weed infestation here could exacerbate future flooding events in the Corrib catchment by restricting the normal drainage of water through the system. In addition, it would degrade the current high ecological status of the water body negatively affecting indigenous plant, invertebrate and fish communities.  At this time of year the aquatic weed typically forms buoyant canopies that can often be seen on the water surface, especially on a calm day. Any reports of new sightings received will be verified by IFI. Most importantly, such information may facilitate a ‘rapid reaction’ response to quickly control this highly invasive aquatic weed before it becomes further established. The current distribution of Lagarosiphon major in Lough Corrib can be found below.

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