Invasive Non-Native Species, Outer Hebrides
Outer Hebrides Biological Recording
Description
Records of invasive non-native species from the Outer Hebrides recorded up to 31 December 2023. Includes records collected directly from individual recorders. Collation and mobilisation of this dataset has been funded by grants from NatureScot.
OHBR maintains a regional database of records of the flora, fungi and fauna of the Outer Hebrides and the surrounding marine areas. Please refer to OHBR website (www.ohbr.org.uk).
Geographic Description
The vice-county of the Outer Hebrides and the surrounding marine areas (in the wider sense) and reflects observer location and activity. The majority of records are shown at six-figure grid references, but precision may vary considerably.
Purpose
Recording and distribution mapping of invasive non-native species found in VC110. Mainly casual recording but includes some targeted recording of remote areas and selected taxa.
Data quality
Data do not have comprehensive geographic or taxonomic coverage. OHBR aims to maintain a high standard of data quality and all records are validated and verified in accordance with OHBR policy. Taxonomic names were up-dated to comply with the latest UKSI in January 2024.
Methods
Field observation.
Citation
Outer Hebrides Biological Recording ([Insert download year]). Invasive Non-Native Species, Outer Hebrides. Occurrence dataset on the NBN Atlas
Rights
CC-BY-NC
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