Invasive Species Group - Terms of Reference

Purpose: -  To co-ordinate and implement actions to control alien invasive species in the Bassenthwaite catchment.

Activities: -

·           Identify a priority plan for the control of alien invasive species

·           Record the presence of Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed throughout the catchment, initially on an annual basis

·           Co-ordinate action to control Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed

·           Develop and test methods to control Crasulla helmsii

·           Implement a public awareness and involvement campaign

·           Seek resources to carry out these activities throughout the catchment

Communications: -

The Task Group will communicate with the following audiences:

• The Partnership Group – A Task Group representative will attend progress meetings of the BLRP Partnership Group. Minutes of both meetings will be circulated to both groups
• Parent organisations – Each representative will be responsible for formally communicating within their parent organisations
• Other Task Groups – A Lake District National Park Representative will be responsible for contact with Bassenthwaite Reflections for reporting on the Alien Species programme
• The public – The group will be responsible for ensuring that the public is informed as appropriate through the press releases and a public awareness campaign

Accountability: -

Resources: -

Membership: - 

Name	Organisation	Start date	Finish date
John Garner (chair)	Natural England
Jack Abernethy	Derwent Owners Association
Chris Addy	Environment Agency
Pete Barron	Lake District National Park Authority
Val Edmondson	Lake District National Park Authority
Harry Kay	Natural England
David Calvert	Keswick Anglers
Maurice Pankhurst	National Trust
Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer	Natural England