National Invasive Species Database

Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) Photo by Colette O' Flynn

The National Invasive Species Database provides up-to-date centralised information on the distribution of invasive species in Ireland.

Interactive GIS distribution maps can be accessed by clicking on the species search tab.

The database has been developed as a resource to assist recording, monitoring and surveillance programmes, and provides the infrastructure for development of an early warning system for invasive species.

Currently represented in the database:  20,457 records  for 90 species