WHY A NEXUS APPROACH?

Global Biodiversity Information Facility is a web-based database that provides open-access data on the world's biodiversity, including invasive species. The database includes maps of invasive species distributions and detailed information on individual species.

Species Search and Mapping is a service provided by the European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). The tool allows users to map the occurrences of species in the EASIN Catalogue from the EASIN Geo Database. Species can be searched by a combination of criteria, mapped by using multiple layer types, and geospatial data filtered by Data Partners and EASIN-Lit information.

Invasive Species Compendium is an online resource developed by CABI, with support from a consortium of partners, the Invasive Species Compendium is an online, comprehensive encyclopedic reference work covering the recognition, biology, distribution, impact and management of the world’s invasive plants and animals. The Compendium includes various useful features such as images, maps, and diagnostic and decision support tools such as the Horizon Scanning Tool, Pest Risk Analysis Tool, and a new addition - the Invasive Species Discovery Tool.

a web-based database and mapping tool that provides access to digitized biological collections, including specimens of invasive species. The database includes over 130 million specimens from over 1,300 institutions worldwide. It allows users to search and browse through specimens, as well as download data for further analysis. iDigBio also offers tools for data quality control, data integration, and georeferencing of specimen records. The database serves as a valuable resource for invasive species research and management, allowing for the analysis of species distributions, and spread over time.

Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) is a collaborative, digital, open infrastructure that pulls together Australian biodiversity data from multiple sources, making it accessible and reusable. ALA accommodates over 13,000 datasets and provides mapping tools for exploring distribution of species including many invasive species. 

An online mapping system for documenting the distribution of invasive species. It allows users to report sightings of invasive species and generate maps and reports of invasive species distribution. It is designed to help detect new invasive species and prevent their spread. 

an online mapping tool that allows users to document and report invasive species sightings, track the spread of invasive species, and manage invasive species data.

NAS a central repository for spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of introduced aquatic species. The program provides scientific reports, online/realtime queries, spatial data sets, distribution maps, and general information.

an online mapping tool that provides information about the spread of pests across the United States. The tool enables users to view maps of the distribution of pests and track their movement over time. Pest Tracker uses data from a variety of sources, including state and federal agencies, academic researchers, and citizen scientists. Users can search for specific pests or view maps of all pests in a particular region. The tool also provides information about the biology, ecology, and management of each pest, as well as links to additional resources.

a mobile app and online platform developed through collaboration between the Environment Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency & Natural Resources Wales, to monitor and map the distribution of non-native and invasive plant species across the country. It allows users to report sightings of plants and record their location using GPS technology, and also includes a photo-upload feature to help verify identification. The data collected through PlantTracker is used to inform conservation management decisions and research, as well as to raise public awareness about the importance of protecting native plant species from invasive threats.

National Exotic Marine and Estuarine Species Information System (NEMESIS) is a web-based tool for tracking and monitoring the spread of invasive species in marine and estuarine environments. NEMESIS includes detailed information on about 500 species of marine and estuarine of invertebrates and algae introduced to the United States. Each record contains information on taxonomy, distribution, ecology, and impacts, as well as references.

European Nature Information System (EUNIS): is a web-based mapping tool that provides information on European habitats, species, and invasive species. The tool includes maps of invasive species distributions and detailed information on individual species.

CalWeedMapper is a web-based mapping tool that provides information on the distribution and spread of invasive plant species in California. CalWeedMapper shows landscape-level distribution of invasive plants and suggests management priorities by region. Data obtained from Calflora, the Consortium of California Herbaria, iNaturalist, and expert knowledge collected across the state, organized by 7.5-minute USGS quads.

invasive plants map and database are central information sharing and repositories that can be used by any agency or non-government organization to develop and deliver effective invasive plant management programs throughout British Columbia, Canada.

CLIMEX is a software for modeling the effects of climate on the geographic distribution of species. It is considered as a mechanistic species distribution model that has been used widely for modeling the potential range limits and distribution of invasive species under current and future climate conditions. However, it is not a free software.

Maxent is an open-source software for modeling species niches and distributions which uses a machine-learning technique known as maximum entropy modeling.

Genetic Algorithm for Rule Set Production is a presence-only genetic algorithm model for predicting species' potential geographic distributions.

BIOMOD is an R package for modeling and mapping the distribution of species based on environmental variables. BIOMOD is an ensemble model that combines, up to 10, models for both calibration and projection.

Notsys platform serves as the official notification tool for EU Member States on Invasive Alien Species (IAS). Its primary goal is to enable the timely and comprehensive notification of newly detected IAS of Union concern, and facilitate the implementation of eradication measures.

Invasive Species Centre Risk Assessment Database in Canada provides a record of completed risk assessments relevant to North America.

Pathways Risk Assessment Database is a best management practices database

Risk Identification of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) analyzes present, future, and emerging threats to animal health to estimate the likelihood of a damaging event, and to determine potential pathways of introduction and spread.

Pest Risk Analysis framework has been developed by International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is a global standard established by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to assess the degree of harm caused by non-native animals, fungi, and plants that exist outside their natural habitats. This system provides a framework to evaluate the severity of environmental impacts resulting from these invasive species and serves as a tool for conservation efforts worldwide.

European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization is a Platform on Pest Risk Analysis provides a portal for all pest and commodity PRAs relevant to the EPPO region.

Weed Risk Assessment (WRA) system, developed in Australia, is a question-based assessment of the weed potential of plants proposed for import. The assessment is based on the plant's biological and ecological traits, as well as its potential for establishment and spread in a new area.

Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) agency of APHIS (USDA) conducts similar weed risk assessments (WRA) as part of its process for safeguarding U.S. agriculture and natural resources from weeds and invasive plants.

Harmonia+, developed in Belgium, is a risk assessment protocol for assessing the potential invasiveness of alien species.

Global Biodiversity Information Facility is a web-based database that provides open-access data on the world's biodiversity, including invasive species. The database includes maps of invasive species distributions and detailed information on individual species.

An online platform that provides information on invasive alien species (IAS) in Europe. EASIN is a comprehensive database that includes information on the taxonomy, distribution, and impact of IAS in Europe. The platform includes tools for mapping and visualizing IAS distribution, as well as a reporting system for citizen scientists to contribute observations of invasive species. EASIN also provides access to a wide range of datasets, such as distribution maps, species fact sheets, and risk assessments. The platform is intended to support policy-makers, researchers, and the general public in managing and preventing the spread of IAS in Europe.

Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio): Funded by the National Science Foundation,  iDigBio is a web-based database and mapping tool that provides access to digitized biological collections, including specimens of invasive species. The database includes over 130 million specimens from over 1,300 institutions worldwide. It allows users to search and browse through specimens, as well as download data for further analysis. iDigBio also offers tools for data quality control, data integration, and georeferencing of specimen records. The database serves as a valuable resource for invasive species research and management, allowing for the analysis of species distributions, and spread over time.

Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) is a collaborative, digital, open infrastructure that pulls together Australian biodiversity data from multiple sources, making it accessible and reusable. ALA accommodates over 13,000 datasets and provides mapping tools for exploring distribution of species including many invasive species.

Global Invasive Species Database (GISD) is a web-based resource that provides information on invasive species and their impacts around the world. The database includes maps of invasive species distributions and detailed information on individual species.

Global Registry of Introduced and Invasive Species (GRIIS) is a web-based database that provides information on invasive species around the world. GRIIS is a collation of data across 196 individual country checklists of alien species, along with a designation of those species with evidence of impact at a country level.

CABI-Invasive Species Compendium: Developed by CABI, with support from a consortium of partners, The Invasive Species Compendium is an online, comprehensive encyclopedic reference work covering recognition, biology, distribution, impact and management of the world’s invasive plants and animals. CABI Compendium includes images, maps, and diagnostic and decision support tools such as The Horizon Scanning Tool, Pest Risk Analysis Tool, and a new addition - the Invasive Species Discovery Tool.

Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States: Provides list of non-native invasive plant species impacting natural areas, excluding agricultural and other heavily developed and managed lands. Four main components are species information, images, distribution maps, and early detection reporting procedures.

Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health provides a comprehensive list of invasive and exotic species of North America (~3,500 species) with information on biology, distribution, and images (~66,000) of these species.

Invasive Species South Africa provides information about invasive species (both plants and animals) in South Africa. The site includes a database of invasive species with details on their ecology, distribution, and impacts, as well as a range of tools and resources for managing and controlling invasive species.

Asia-Pacific Forest Invasive Species Network is a cooperative alliance of the 34 member countries in the Asia- Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) - a statutory body of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

National Biodiversity Network (NBN), with 200 million occurrence records of species, the NBN Atlas is the UK’s largest repository of publicly available biodiversity data including invasive species.

Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health provides guidelines for controlling invasive species

National Invasive Species Council (NISC) is a U.S. government council established to provide national leadership regarding invasive species issues. The council is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the effectiveness of federal efforts regarding invasive species across different departments and agencies. The council has developed a National Invasive Species Management Plan to guide efforts to prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species across the United States.

National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) was established in 2005 within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA's) to meet the information needs of users, including the National Invasive Species Council (Council or NISC). The council has developed a National Invasive Species Management Plan to guide efforts to prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species across the United States.

Plantwise Knowledge Bank is an open access gateway to practical plant health information and services – from diagnostic and management advice to maps of pest locations and customized alerts on pest news. It provides information on the identification, prevention, and management of invasive species affecting plants. Users can browse pest management resources by country, including pesticide lists, diagnostic support and guidelines for writing extension materials.

Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has a dedicated website on pests, diseases, and weeds that provides information on invasive species and their management. The website includes resources on identification, control, and prevention, as well as guidelines for biosecurity and quarantine.

Best Management Practices for Non-Chemical Weed Control is a manual that provides comprehensive descriptions of 21 commonly used non-chemical weed control techniques and of biological control agents for weeds and invasive plants.

The IPPC is an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of pests and diseases that can damage crops and natural ecosystems. The IPPC provides standards and guidelines for the management of invasive species, including phytosanitary measures for the international trade of plants and plant products.

USDA’s APHIS Educator Tools provides a variety of curricula designed to make youth aware of invasive species and the damage they cause.

National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) of USDA provides selected resources for Educators from agencies and organizations with an interest in the prevention, control, or eradication of invasive species.

Ecosim is an advanced 3D nature management and conservation simulation. Users can predict the effects of various kinds of management on the population trends of the invasive fish and the native amphibians.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. NAISMA hosts educational webinars on priority invasive species issues the week of NISAW and the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

This society provides information on weed management, including publications, conferences, and certification programs.

European Weed Research Society (EWRS) provides training courses and workshops in different fields of weed science.

The iMapInvasives Mobile app allows for quick and easy invasive species reporting for citizen scientists and natural resource professionals using your smartphone.

iNaturalist is a citizen science project and online social network that allows users to record and share observations of biodiversity around the world. Users can upload photos and observations of plants and animals, which are then reviewed by a community of experts for identification. The data collected on iNaturalist can be used to understand species distributions, biodiversity, and track the spread of invasive species. The platform also includes features such as mapping and journaling, and encourages collaboration and engagement among its users.

pl@ntNet, is a Mobile/Web application with over 35,000 plant species and ~15 million images, where users can identify plants, including invasive species, by taking or uploading photos of plants they encounter. The app also allows users to contribute to citizen science by uploading their observations and contributing to a database of plant occurrences.

Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS): An online mapping system for documenting the distribution of invasive species. It allows users to report sightings of invasive species and generate maps and reports of invasive species distribution. It is designed to help detect new invasive species and prevent their spread.