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Facilitation, competition and parasitic facilitation amongst invasive and native liana seedlings and a native tree seed…
Lianas are prevalent in gaps and edges of forests where they compete intensely with trees, reducing growth and recruitment. Invasive lianas have the potential to be particularly h…
The prioritisation of a short list of alien plants for risk analysis within the framework of the Regulation (EU) No. 11…
Thirty-seven alien plant species, pre-identified by horizon scanning exercises were prioritised for pest risk analysis (PRA) using a modified version of the EPPO Prioritisation Pr…
Alien flora of Turkey: checklist, taxonomic composition and ecological attributes
The paper provides an updated checklist of the alien flora of Turkey with information on its structure. The alien flora of Turkey comprises 340 taxa, among which there are 321 ang…
An assessment of the evolution, costs and effectiveness of alien plant control operations in Kruger National Park, Sout…
Alien plants were first recorded in 1937 in the 2 million ha Kruger National Park (KNP, a savanna protected area in South Africa), and attempts to control them began in the mid-19…
Towards site-specific management of invasive alien trees based on the assessment of their impacts: the case of Robinia …
Robinia pseudoacacia L. (black locust) is a North American tree, considered controversial because of the conflict between multiple uses by humans and negative environmental impact…
Managing for biodiversity: impact and action thresholds for invasive plants in natural ecosystems
Some studies examining the impacts of invasive plant species in native plant communities have demonstrated non-linear damage functions, whereby community components, such as speci…
Biotic constraints on the establishment and performance of native, naturalized, and invasive plants in Pacific Northwes…
Factors that cause differential establishment among naturalized, invasive, and native species are inadequately documented, much less often quantified among different communities. …
Taxonomic perils and pitfalls of dataset assembly in ecology: a case study of the naturalized Asteraceae in Australia
The value of plant ecological datasets with hundreds or thousands of species is principally determined by the taxonomic accuracy of their plant names. However, combining existing …
Patterns of selectivity in introductions of mammal species worldwide
Humans have an extremely long history of transporting and introducing mammal species outside their native geographic ranges. The characteristics of the species introduced (taxonom…
Range expansion drives the evolution of alternate reproductive strategies in invasive fire ants
Many species are expanding their ranges in response to climate changes or species introductions. Expansion-related selection likely drives the evolution of dispersal and reproduct…
Heterogeneity in patterns of survival of the invasive species Ipomoea carnea in urban habitats along the Egyptian Nile …
Plant traits are critical for understanding invasion success of introduced species, yet attempts to identify universal traits that explain invasion success and impact have been un…
Impact assessment with different scoring tools: How well do alien amphibian assessments match?
Classification of alien species’ impacts can aid policy making through evidence based listing and management recommendations. We highlight differences and a number of potential di…
Small details of big importance: Carbon mass determination in the invasive cladoceran Cercopagis pengoi (Ostroumov, 189…
Carbon mass of the non-indigenous predatory fishhook water flea Cercopagis pengoi (Ostroumov, 1891) from the eastern Gulf of Finland, the Baltic Sea, was for the first time measur…
Evaluating simplistic methods to understand current distributions and forecast distribution changes under climate chang…
Invasive species provide a unique opportunity to evaluate factors controlling biogeographic distributions; we can consider introduction success as an experiment testing suitabilit…
Quantifying errors and omissions in alien species lists: The introduction status of Melaleuca species in South Africa a…
Introduced species lists provide essential background information for biological invasions research and management. The compilation of these lists is, however, prone to a variety …
Traits related to biological invasion: A note on the applicability of risk assessment tools across taxa
Biological invasions are occurring frequently and with great impact to agricultural production and other ecosystem services. In response to this, the Australian Weed Risk Assessme…
The European Alien Species Information Network on the Convention on Biological Diversity pathways categorization
The adoption of a consistent alien species pathways categorization, hierarchy and terminology is crucial for increasing the interoperability of different online databases. In the …
Troubling travellers: are ecologically harmful alien species associated with particular introduction pathways?
Prioritization of introduction pathways is seen as an important component of the management of biological invasions. We address whether established alien plants, mammals, freshwat…
A cost-benefit analysis of controlling giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) in Germany using a choice experiment ap…
Since first of January 2015, the EU-regulation 1143/2014 obligates all member states to conduct cost-benefit analyses in preparation of control programs for invasive alien species…
Corrigendum: A subcontinental view of forest plant invasions
Due to an oversight during the review process, an incorrect figure in Oswalt et al. (2015) was printed as Fig. 2. The mapped species represented in Oswalt et al. (2015) is Triadic…
Confronting the wicked problem of managing biological invasions
The Anthropocene Epoch is characterized by novel and increasingly complex dependencies between the environment and human civilization, with many challenges of biodiversity managem…
Biological invasions and natural colonisations are different – the need for invasion science
In a recent Discussion Paper, Hoffmann and Courchamp (2016) posed the question: are biological invasions and natural colonisations that different? This apparently simple question …
Is it worth the effort? Spread and management success of invasive alien plant species in a Central European National Pa…
The management of invasive alien species (IAS) in protected areas has become increasingly important in recent years. In this study, we analyse IAS management in the bilateral Nati…
The economic cost of managing invasive species in Australia
Like most jurisdictions, Australia is managing a broad range of invasive alien species. Here, we provide the first holistic quantification of how much invasive species impact Aust…
When similarities matter more than differences: a reply to Wilson et al.
In our recent Discussion paper, we presented our view that the only real distinction between biological invasions and natural colonisations is the human element. We agree that inv…
Biological control of weeds in the 22 Pacific island countries and territories: current status and future prospects
Biological control of introduced weeds in the 22 Pacific island countries and territories (PICTs) began in 1911, with the lantana seed-feeding fly introduced into Fiji and New Cal…
Planted forests and invasive alien trees in Europe: A Code for managing existing and future plantings to mitigate the r…
Planted forests of alien tree species make significant contributions to the economy and provide multiple products and ecosystem services On the other hand, non-native trees now fe…
Native range size and growth form in Cactaceae predict invasiveness and impact
Many recent studies in invasion science have identified species traits that determine either invasiveness or impact. Such analyses underpin risk assessments and attempts to priori…
EMAPi 2015: Highlighting links between science and management of alien plant invasions
EMAPi 2015: Highlighting links between science and management of alien plant invasions
Pathway risk analysis of weed seeds in imported grain: A Canadian perspective
The risk of introducing weeds to new areas through grain (cereals, oilseeds and pulses) intended for processing or consumption is typically considered less than that from seed or …
Beasts or beauties? Laypersons’ perception of invasive alien plant species in Switzerland and attitudes towards their m…
This study investigated laypersons’ perception of invasive alien plant species (IAPS) and attitudes towards their management with the help of a written questionnaire in the cities…
Invasive Acacia mearnsii De Wilde in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China: a new biogeographic distribution that Threatens A…
Acacia mearnsii De Wilde is on the top 100 of the world’s most invasive alien species and has successfully invaded many areas around the world. However, its distribution and expan…
Biological invasions and natural colonisations: are they that different?
We argue that human-mediated invasions are part of the spectrum of species movements, not a unique phenomenon, because species self-dispersing into novel environments are subject …
Small but tough: What can ecophysiology of croaking gourami Trichopsis vittata (Cuvier, 1831) tell us about invasivenes…
Trichopsis vittata (Cuvier, 1831) is a small, freshwater gourami (Fam: Osphronemidae) native to southeast Asia. It was first detected in Florida in the 1970s and seems …
Black, Grey and Watch Lists of alien species in the Czech Republic based on environmental impacts and management strate…
As legislation, research and management of invasive alien species (IAS) are not fully coordinated across countries or different stakeholder groups, one approach leading to more or…
Assessing the flexibility of the Analytic Hierarchy Process for prioritization of invasive plant management
Decision tools have been advocated to assist the prioritization of management areas for preventing and mitigating exotic invasions into native ecosystems. Currently, most tools ha…
Alien species and public health impacts in Europe: a literature review
Impacts of alien species on human health have recently become a major issue in medical research and invasion ecology, but comprehensive assessments of this subject are largely lac…
Effects of UV-B radiation on germination characteristics in invasive plants in New Zealand
UV-B radiation represents a potentially selective, yet little studied environmental factor for plant invasions, especially with respect to germination characteristics and seedling…
Research on mutualisms between native and non-native partners can contribute critical ecological insights
Mutualisms are important structuring forces in ecological communities, influencing ecosystem functions, diversity, and evolutionary trajectories. New interactions, particularly be…
Missing the bandwagon: Nonnative species impacts still concern managers
Recent critics of invasion biology advocate reduced efforts against nonnative species, arguing that attempts to manage invasions are often costly and futile and that managers are …
Factors influencing the local scale colonisation and change in density of a widespread invasive plant species, Lantana …
Identifying factors that underlie invasive species colonisation and change in density could provide valuable insights into the mechanisms of biological invasions and for invasive …
Lantana camara L. (sensu lato): an enigmatic complex
Lantana camara L., considered among the world’s worst invaders is in identity crisis and contentiously referred as Lantana camara L. (sensu lato). Taxonomic ambiguity in L. camara…
Aliens in Transylvania: risk maps of invasive alien plant species in Central Romania
Using the MAXENT algorithm, we developed risk maps for eight invasive plant species in southern Transylvania, Romania, a region undergoing drastic land-use changes. Our findings s…
A subcontinental view of forest plant invasions
Over the last few decades, considerable attention has focused on small-scale studies of invasive plants and invaded systems. Unfortunately, small scale studies rarely provide comp…
Modeling the distribution of Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) on offshore islands in the Falkland Islands
Non-native rats (Rattus spp.) threaten native island species worldwide. Efforts to eradicate them from islands have increased in frequency and become more ambitious in recent year…
How the Yellowhammer became a Kiwi: the history of an alien bird invasion revealed
New Zealand harbours a considerable number of alien plants and animals, and is often used as a model region for studies on factors determining the outcome of introductions. Alien …
Taxonomic uncertainty in pest risks or modelling artefacts? Implications for biosecurity policy and practice
Various aspects of uncertainty have become topical in pest risk modelling discussions. A recent contribution to the literature sought to explore the effect of taxonomic uncertaint…
Registry of non-native species in the Two Seas region countries (Great Britain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands)
This dataset represents a registry of species that are not native but recorded to live in the wild of at least one of the four countries that comprise the Two Seas Area, i.e. Grea…
Mapping the extent and spread of multiple plant invasions can help prioritise management in Galapagos National Park
Mapping is an important tool for the management of plant invasions. If landscapes are mapped in an appropriate way, results can help managers decide when and where to prioritize t…
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