Included in species no longer permitted are wild boar, floating pennywort, the European Eagle owl and the Monk Parakeet. These have the ability to spread in the wild, causing damage to the environment, economy, public health and the way we live.

Following the Defra and Welsh Assembly consultation to strengthen protection given to native wildlife in England and Wales, the list of animals, birds and plants under schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 will be amended and updated. The majority of species listed on Schedule 9 are invasive non-native species.
Invasive non-native species are considered one of the greatest threats to wildlife worldwide. Their impacts can be far reaching – they have adverse impacts on native wildlife by preying upon it, competing for habitat and/or food and by spreading disease. They can threaten economic interests such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries and development. Controlling the release of invasive non-native species into the wild is a key element of conserving our native wildlife.

A species’ inclusion on the lists means that it cannot be introduced into the wild. This can be to protect our native plants and animals or to ensure that re-introduction of species such as the Red Kite is done appropriately, safeguarding our native populations.

The additions to the schedule include:

* two species of mammal including the Chinese water deer;
* 14 birds including the Snow Goose;
* eight invertebrates including the Slipper Limpet;
* 35 plants including two types of rhododendron; and
* two algae.
In addition, seven animal species will be removed from the list, including the Mongolian Gerbil and the Himalayan Porcupine, which are no longer present in the wild.

The rationale for the inclusion of each species to schedule 9 can be found at http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/wildlife/management/non-native/s9-bansale.htm