There are regulations that aim to prevent and minimise the impact of the introduction and spread of invasive species that are not native to England and Wales.
The Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 gives effect to EU regulations on the prevention and management of the spread of invasive alien species; they list 66 species which are of special concern, of which 14 are found in England and Wales.
The 14 species that have been identified as being widely spread in both England and Wales, and thus requiring management, are:
Introduced species of the British Isles