The arrival into European countries of ‘alien’ species of animals (including invertebrates), diseases and plants is a regular occurrence, but what criteria make these alien species become an invasive species?

The answer to this question provides a challenge for the risk assessment, detection and subsequent management of alien species, and whether they can be classified as invasives, and the policy issues associated with invasive species.

This conference aims to provide an overview of invasive species policy in the UK and Europe, and discuss the approaches adopted to assess the risk of invasive species entering the UK and Europe.

The meeting will provide up to date knowledge regarding the issues, legislation, and management options for dealing with invasive species threats to the UK and Europe.

Papers and posters from the conference will be reproduced in our Aspects of Applied Biology series, which will be available to delegates at the conference. Please send details of your proposed talk or poster to the AAB office (Email to Rebecca@aab.org.uk; Fax +44 (0)1789 470234). Alternatively you can submit your offer via the web page, giving the title of the paper, authors, affiliations and a short synopsis of your paper. Click on ABSTRACTS in the left hand column of the AAB home page, then click on the conference title. You can register your email and, after being sent a password, can upload your offer. Please ensure your pop up blocker is off, otherwise the Abstract may not upload properly.