IABIN Invasives Information Network Project - Jamaica (I 3 N - JA)
Preparations Lead Agency: Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism (JA CHM), Natural History Division, Institute of Jamaica l Project Lead: Senior Research Officer CHM l Submitted application for the grant of US$12, 000 to the USGS l
Approaches to date l Draft National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan Gaps and Challenges: * Inadequate information on the biology, distribution and the ecological and economical impacts of introduced alien species
Approaches to date (cont. ) * Greater control needed over the importation of agricultural plants & animals to prevent the introduction of harmful alien invasive species l Advisory Committee Representatives from the Ministries of Land & Environment and of Agriculture, University of the West Indies, National Working Group on Alien Invasive Species, Institute of Jamaica and the IABIN Focal Point
Some Proposed Project Activities l Questionnairre to assess the current status of invasive species information – There is existing data and information in Jamaica. However, it uncertain who are all the generators, holders and users of the data and information. l Workshop – Familiarize collaborators with the I 3 N - JA project and initiate the collection of data and information.
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