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Invasive alien species in Croatia - what is Europe concerned about?

Regulation (EU) No. 1143/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species, which entered into force on 1 January 2015, systematically deals with the problem of invasive alien species at European Union level. It sets out rules to prevent, minimize and mitigate the adverse impacts on biodiversity of intentional and unintentional introduction and spread of invasive alien species. Framework for its implementation in Croatian legislation is set by the new Act on Prevention and Management of the Introduction and Spread of Alien and Invasive Alien Species (Official Gazette 15/18). The Regulation refers to the list of invasive alien species of the Union concern ("Union List"), which is delivered through implementing acts. Currently, there are 49 invasive alien species on the Union List, out of which 17 species are present in Croatia. They include five plants (Plantae), three crustaceans (Crustacea), two freshwater fishes (Actinopterygii), one reptile (Reptilia), one bird (Aves), and five mammals (Mammalia). In this work we reviewed literature and available databases for all 17 species of Union concern that occur in Croatia, and we report their current distribution. We address their impact on biodiversity, and possible measures of control and management needed to prevent further spread.

EU regulation on IAS, Union list, distribution, impact

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