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Invasive species pose a major threat to ecosystems through habitat destruction, disease transmission and competition for resources. Invasion success depends on the adaptive potent…

Global change and public participation are both areas of considerable uncertainty in estimating the success of biosecurity response strategies, but are poorly integrated in most a…

The introduction of non-native invertebrates poses a significant threat to Australia’s environment, biodiversity, agricultural industries, and socio-economic wellbeing, necessitat…

Soil nutrient heterogeneity can influence the performance of both native and alien plants. However, such effects may be modified by native generalist herbivores and this modificat…

Myrtle rust fungus, Austropuccinia psidii (Basidiomycota, Pucciniales), infects more than 500 species in the Myrtaceae family and is a significant threat to keystone plant taxa, p…

Despite numerous ecological theories proposed to explain plant invasion dynamics, few studies have evaluated multiple mechanisms simultaneously within a single experimental framew…

Mangrove forests are vital blue carbon ecosystems that offer carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and biodiversity support. In China, native mangrove communities have become …

This paper presents an annotated inventory of the alien social wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Polistinae, Vespinae) of the South Pacific Oceanic islands, excluding Australia and Pa…

The genus Agrilus includes two species, Agrilus planipennis and A. anxius, that are of particular phytosanitary concern and that are regulated by the European Union legislation. T…

The ecological and socio-economic impacts of non-native species underscore the importance of maintaining accurate national lists to support biosecurity and management strategies. …

Biological invasions are a major driver of biodiversity loss. Invasive pollinators can reshape native plant-pollinator networks. This study, taking Chile as an example, is divided…

Addressing the challenges posed by Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) demands coordinated efforts across terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. In this study, we engaged a diver…

Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is a filter-feeding cyprinid introduced globally for aquaculture that poses significant ecological risks to river systems worldwide. In T…

Management of alien species is a critical conservation priority in protected areas. Reliable alien species checklists are central to prioritisation, early detection, long-term mon…

North American goldenrods (Solidago spp.) rank among the most ecologically impactful invasive plants in Europe, Asia, and other regions. Their spread is driven by high ecological …

Accurate alien species lists are essential for effective biodiversity policy and regulation. However, the evidence that a species is present at a site can be weak. In South Africa…

The EICAT and EICAT+ methods were developed to assess the negative and positive environmental impacts of alien species respectively. While both methods are theoretically applicabl…

Invasive species and climate change are among the most significant drivers of biodiversity loss in freshwater ecosystems, yet their combined effect on predator-prey dynamics remai…

Biotic resistance theory posits a negative relationship between diversity and invasibility. The mechanisms behind this can be variable, but studies are often focused on competitio…

Non-native plant species are on the rise globally, yet the distribution patterns and environmental drivers in biodiversity-rich regions such as Central America remain poorly under…

The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) is an invasive predator that poses a significant threat to native biodiversity and apiculture in Europe. Early detection and rapid respon…

Gaps between detection and action often hinder timely biosecurity responses. For example, the polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus) was first recorded in South Afric…

Accounting for the costs incurred due to biological invasions is important for informing invasive species management policies and for understanding and mitigating future losses. I…

Invasive species can cause environmental impacts through various mechanisms. Assessing their impact can inform management decisions and illuminate risks to non-invaded areas. Rese…

Many invasive plants are larger, and produce more seeds in populations from the introduced range compared to those from their native range. Annual invasive plants might also benef…

Small-bodied characoids represent a significant portion of Brazil’s freshwater fish fauna, yet they remain understudied. In reservoirs, these species are highly abundant, colonise…

The Global Biodiversity Framework calls for member countries to reduce the rate of introduction of known or potential invasive alien species by at least 50 percent by 2030. An ess…

Understanding the distribution and diversity of invasive alien species is increasingly crucial to meet legal requirements and guide effective management. Portugal currently hosts …

Tree-planting is increasingly being promoted for urban greening, carbon sequestration, and to enhance biodiversity. However, poorly planned and executed tree-planting schemes can …

Grasslands have undergone significant loss of area and species diversity worldwide. The spread of invasive alien plant species further exacerbates the degradation of these ecosyst…

The pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) causes chytridiomycosis in amphibians across the world, increasing the risk of population declines and species extinction…

Waste dumps contain human-modified soils that differ substantially from soils in natural areas. Such soils can create a suitable environment for weedy non-native species, so that …

Accurate, up-to-date inventories of non-native species are important to document and improve our understanding of biological invasions globally and inform management decisions. Tr…

The terrestrial Arctic faces increasing vulnerability to alien plant invasions due to climate change and intensifying human activities. Using a data-driven horizon scanning approa…

Lycorma delicatula is a species native to the PR of China that has become invasive in South Korea, Japan, and the United States. It is considered a significant threat to agricultu…

Invasive rodents pose significant ecological, economic, and public health challenges. Robust methods are needed for estimating population abundance to guide effective management. …

The giant African snail (Lissachatina fulica) is among the world’s most damaging invasive species, threatening biodiversity, agriculture, and public health. Effective management r…

Considering the potential ecological, socioeconomic, and human health threats related to non-native species introduction, the management of biological invasions is a priority for …

Based on a thorough literature review and expert consultation, this study provides an inventory of all introduced non-indigenous species (iNIS) reported for Belgian marine and bra…

Biological invasions by non-native mosquito species pose significant global economic and public health threats due to their high vector competence. Still, their ecological relatio…

Rodent outbreaks have significant ecological, agricultural and economic impacts around the world. Although they can occur with increasing frequency in some parts of the world, cur…

Biological invasions and climate change are two of the most prominent drivers of freshwater biodiversity loss. In this study, we assessed the climate-driven invasion risk and ecol…

Invasive alien species, particularly microbial pathogens and parasites, pose significant threats to biodiversity, ecosystem stability, economies, food security, wildlife conservat…

Emerald ash borer (EAB; Agrilus planipennis) represents a serious threat to North American and European ash species (Fraxinus spp.). Spread of EAB westwards, from European Russia …

The extent of alien plant invasion and numbers of invasive species are increasing, exacerbating invasion impacts. Effective and efficient management requires understanding the dri…

The international crop seed trade is a major pathway for the unintentional introduction of non-native invasive plant species and herbicide-resistant weeds, posing biosecurity thre…

Global databases have contributed to our understanding of alien, naturalised and invasive plant species distributions. Still, the role of species invasions in habitats, specifical…

Biological invasions of alien aquatic plants are a major threat to conservation of freshwater habitats, as well as a socio-economic problem. Introduced primarily by human activiti…

India has experienced the introduction of numerous non-native fish species (NNF), some of which have caused ecological and economic impacts. This systematic review provides a curr…

Up-to-date information on the distribution of alien species is essential for evidence-based management. However, routine monitoring is resource intensive. This has led to regional…