Good news! The GB Non-Native Stakeholder Forum is held annually and next year it is Scotland’s turn – so it is likely to be held in Edinburgh next May sometime (the location rotates between England, Wales and Scotland). In addition, earlier this year two invasive species workshops were held for local forums in Shropshire and were very successful so there is a possibility that it will be repeated (funding dependent).

The Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill has now been introduced to Parliament (see http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/bills/52-WildNatEnv/index.htm). We will keep you informed as the Bill progresses of any dates that may be of interest.

Mark your calendars: 29th September Communities Along the Carron "River Carron Expo Day" from 10 - 4pm at Grangemouth Town Centre. Will include presentations and displays on all water issues including invasive species. More on that later this summer.

CGI is currently compiling mapping results from its River Carron Invasive Species Mapping Project.

Thanks again to Angela Robinson, Invasive Non-Native Species Policy Rural and Environment Directorate who keeps us informed!

For more information on invasive non-native species, visit: www.scotland.gov.uk/invasivespecies