Invasive Non-Native Species, Outer Hebrides

doi:10.15468/30erdy

Invasive Non-Native Species, Outer Hebrides

Citation

Outer Hebrides Biological Recording (2024). Invasive Non-Native Species, Outer Hebrides. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/30erdy accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-14.

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).

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.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

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.

Method steps

Field observation.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

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.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

originator
Outer Hebrides Biological Recording

metadata author
Outer Hebrides Biological Recording

distributor
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Christine Johnson
administrative point of contact
position: editor
email: admin@ohbr.org.uk