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:Alien Species


In 2012 NBIC will introduce a new list of alien species in Norway, containing risk assessments for species, based on a new, quantitative method. The method is a result of a pioneer work by Norwegian biologists, and can in principle be applied on any species.

Topics:

  • Biodiversity

    Biodiversity

    Biodiversity defines variation on all levels, ranging from different landscapes and ecosystems to the diversity of species and genetic variability. Read more

  • Species in Norway

    Species in Norway

    In Norway, around 40 000 species are found, but the actual numbers are probably 60 000. These numbers do not include bacteria and viruses. Read more

  • Alien species

    Alien species

    The introduction of alien species can alter the living conditions of indigenous species. In this capacity they pose a threat to the local biodiversity. Read more


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Products:

  • The 2010 Norwegian Red List for Species

    The 2010 Norwegian Red List for Species

    The Norwegian Red List contains risk assessments for species extinction in Norway. Altogether 21 000 species have been evaluated, resulting in 4599  red listed species. Download the Red List.

  • Environmental conditions and impacts for Red List species

    Environmental conditions and impacts for Red List species

    This book presents information about environmental conditions and impacts for Red list species in nine environments in Norway, and for Svalbard. Download the publication.

  • The 2007 Norwegian Black List

    The 2007 Norwegian Black List

    The Black List is the first official overview of ecological risk assessments for a selection of alien species in Norway. Download the Black List.

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