1. National Database on Alien Invasive Species IABIN Invasives Information Network Project - Jamaica (I3N - JA)

2. Background Information National Alien Invasive Species Information Project (I3N – JA) is the Jamaican node of a regional effort. This Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN) effort seeks to identify information needs and gaps on invasive species in 13 countries. I3N – JA Objective: to locate, systematically document and provide electronic access to sources of information on alien invasive species issues. Jamaica received US$12,000.00 through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with support from the Environmental Diplomacy Fund of the U.S. State Department. JA CHM 2003

3. Summary on I3N – JA 1. I3N – JA is managed by the Jamaica Clearing- House Mechanism (JA CHM) located at the Natural History Division, Institute of Jamaica. The JA CHM is the national biodiversity information network established through a U.N. treaty on biodiversity. Collaboration with various government and non- government agencies through an advisory committee. Project outputs available online at: www. jamaicachm.org.jm/inv_I3N_JA.htmwww. jamaicachm.org.jm/inv_I3N_JA.htm. These outputs include 1) I3N-JA Technical Report JA CHM 2003

5. Summary on I3N – JA (cont.)

6. 3. The I3N-JA Database has catalogues on: i) Invasive species ii) Resource persons involved in invasive species research and management iii) Bibliography on alien invasive species publications iv) Invasive species projects Catalogues URL: www.jamaicachm.org.jm/Catalogue/I3N- JA_Clgue.htm Summary on I3N – JA (cont.) JA CHM 2003

10. Collaborating Local Agencies/Entities Institute of Jamaica National Environment & Planning Agency Veterinary Division Plant Quarantine Division Forestry Department University of the West Indies BirdLife Jamaica Ministry of Agriculture’s Library Scientific Research Council’s Documentation Centre THE END JA CHM 2003