Invasive alien species
Species introduced by humans, intentionally or not, outside their natural range, whose establishment and spread threaten ecosystems, habitats or native species, with economic and health consequences. Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 establishes a list of species of Union concern subject to bans on trade, keeping and release into the environment.
See also: Biodiversity loss
Reference source: eur-lex.europa.eu
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