If you are after images of invasive species, the SISI Flickr page has plenty for you to use.
They cover a few plant species, and also some work to control mink and other animals as well.
It is likely that the impact of invasive species on a range of environments will form part of the investigative work of the new specification as it is an example of where humans and nature overlap.
Invasive species can often cause problems for ecosystems, competing with local species or even damaging properties in the case of Japanese knotweed or out competing the natural residents e.g. red squirrels.
What invasive species might students be introduced to in the new specification?
Here's perhaps one of the most famous pieces of music about invasive species. A classic from early Genesis, with Peter Gabriel on vocals.
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