Regulation on the Prevention and Management of the Entry and Spread of Invasive Alien Species
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This Turkish regulation establishes a national framework to prevent the intentional and unintentional introduction and spread of invasive alien species that threaten biodiversity, ecosystem services, human health, and the economy. It creates the National Invasive Alien Species List (UİST) based on strict scientific risk assessment criteria, including the species' ability to establish populations, spread under current and future climate conditions, and cause significant harm. Species on the UİST face severe restrictions: they cannot be imported, transported, kept, bred, sold, or released into the environment. Limited exceptions exist only for scientific research, medical use, or overriding public interest under special permits. The regulation mandates risk assessments, early detection, rapid response plans, management plans, and regular updates of the list every three years. It applies to both terrestrial and aquatic species while excluding GMOs, certain plant and animal pests, and species already regulated under other laws.
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Key Changes
- Establishes a National Invasive Alien Species (UİST) List updated every 3 years based on scientific risk assessments
- Prohibits intentional import, transport, possession, breeding, sale, and environmental release of UİST-listed species
- Requires comprehensive risk assessments evaluating taxonomy, invasion history, spread pathways, climate change impacts, and economic costs
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Obligations
What this law requires
Prohibited activities: Species on the National Invasive Alien Species List (UİST) cannot be imported, transported, kept, bred, sold, or released into the environment without special permits
Conduct risk assessments for species to determine if they meet criteria for inclusion on the UİST, including assessment of ability to establish populations, spread under current and future climate conditions, and cause significant harm
Update and maintain the National Invasive Alien Species List (UİST) at least every three years based on scientific risk assessment criteria
Implement early detection systems to confirm the presence of invasive alien species before they spread widely across large areas
Develop and implement rapid response plans and management plans for invasive alien species detection, prevention, elimination, and control