Rapid eradication and management measures applied for invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Union concern

Rapid eradication measures according to Article 17 of the Regulation 1143/2014, should be applied within three months of the early detection of the introduction or presence of IAS of Union concern. IAS of Union concern found to be widely spread on MS territory, should be addressed by management measures (Art. 19 of Regulation 1143/2014). Rapid eradication and management measures have been applied at a population level decided by Member States.