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INNS Mapper is an free to use app and website for the reporting of sightings, surveys and management of INNS (Invasive Non-Native Species) in England, Wales and Scotland. By encouraging everyone to log their findings of invasive plant and animal species it aims to provide an effective resource to support INNS programmes and coordinate efforts to tackle invasive species in the UK.
The Challenge
Invasive species are one of the main threats to biodiversity globally. They can threaten the survival of native wildlife, spread diseases and damage delicate ecosystems. In addition to their environmental impacts, invasive species also cost the economy an estimated £4 billion per year.
A consortium including Yorkshire Water, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, North Wales Wildlife Trust, GB Non-Native Species Secretariat (NNSS) and the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) joined forces to find the best way to tackle this growing problem.
The consortium wanted to find a quick and easy way for a wide range of people, including the general public, to record the occurrence of invasive species as well as enabling the reporting of invasive species management work.
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The Solution
The INNS Mapper app replaces Natural Apptitude’s long running PlantTracker project and now encompasses aquatic and terrestrial animals, making it a more holistic tool.
The app also contains a number of new features such as the ability to record routes and non-occurrence. Both the app and website allow citizen scientists to help verify the data being collected by checking the photos submitted with records.
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The Result
The new INNS Mapper is easy to use and will play a vital role in minimising the impact of invasive species by helping people identify, verify and report invasive species that they come across in the countryside.
“INNS Mapper will provide an easy way for people to report sightings, surveys and management of invasive non-native species in England, Wales and Scotland. The ability to record management alongside sightings and surveys will allow for the dissemination and coordination of INNS management across catchments and regions.”
Dr Steph Bradbeer, invasive species and biosecurity ecologist at Yorkshire Water
“We are extremely optimistic and delighted about the launch of this app, which will get people across the country involved in spotting and recording any invasive non-native species they find, to help build a picture of distribution. This will help to join up and coordinate efforts across larger areas more effectively.”
Alex Green, INNS and biosecurity officer at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
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“INNS Mapper will provide an easy way for people to report sightings, surveys and management of invasive non-native species in England, Wales and Scotland. The ability to record management alongside sightings and surveys will allow for the dissemination and coordination of INNS management across catchments and regions.”
Dr Steph Bradbeer
Invasive Species and Biosecurity Ecologist
Yorkshire Water
“INNS Mapper will provide an easy way for people to report sightings, surveys and management of invasive non-native species in England, Wales and Scotland. The ability to record management alongside sightings and surveys will allow for the dissemination and coordination of INNS management across catchments and regions.”
Dr Steph Bradbeer
Invasive Species and Biosecurity Ecologist
Yorkshire Water
