Why is the Issue of Invasive Alien Species Important?

Impacts from invasive alien species can negatively affect multiple aspects of Antigua and Barbuda society, both directly and indirectly.

Invasive species negatively affect the health of forests, biodiversity, food gardens, commercial agriculture, food security, tourism, the wider economy and community health.

Invasive species compete with (and often out compete) and/or directly harm the natural resources.

These impacts are significant, real and costly.