Alien Species in the Nordic Countries

Invasive alien species are considered to be the second most serious threat to native biodiversity, after habitat loss and fragmentation. In the Nordic Countries much has already been done to control alien species, but yet much more is to be done.

Alien species in the Nordic Countries (pdf, 1915 kb) Published 27 October 2008

The fact sheet may be printed and distributed freely. When using the information copyright must be respected. Please refer to the fact sheet as: Nordic nature – trends towards 2010. Nordic Council of ministers 2008. Fact sheet: Alien Species in the Nordic Countries. 27 Oct 2008 (pdf). www.environment.fi/nordicnature > Fact sheets > Alien Species.

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