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Scientists' warning on invasive alien species. [PDF]
Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc, 2020 ABSTRACTBiological invasions are a global consequence of an increasingly connected world and the rise in human population size. The numbers of invasive alien species – the subset of alien species that spread widely in areas where they are not native, affecting the environment or human livelihoods – are increasing.
Pyšek P +22 more
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Conservation, Society and Invasive Species [PDF]
, 2011 Invasive species pose a major environmental threat, and are frequently the subject of biodiversity conservation programmes. As stakeholder and public concerns surrounding invasive species have become increasingly recognised and better articulated ...
Ford-Thompson, Adriana E. S.
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Uncertainty in invasive alien species listing [PDF]
Ecological Applications, 2012 Lists of invasive alien species (IAS) are essential for preventing, controlling, and reporting on the state of biological invasions. However, these lists suffer from a range of errors, with serious consequences for their use in science, policy, and management.
Melodie A, McGeoch +3 more
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Remote Detection of Invasive Alien Species [PDF]
, 2020 AbstractThe spread of invasive alien species (IAS) is recognized as the most severe threat to biodiversity outside of climate change and anthropogenic habitat destruction. IAS negatively impact ecosystems, local economies, and residents. They are especially problematic because once established, they give rise to positive feedbacks, increasing the ...
Bolch, Erik A +6 more
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Temporal introduction patterns of invasive alien plant species to Australia [PDF]
, 2012 We examined temporal introduction patterns of 132 invasive alien plant species (IAPS) to Australia since European colonisation in 1770. Introductions of IAPS were high during 1810–1820 (10 species), 1840– 1880 (51 species, 38 of these between 1840 and ...
Phillips, ML +9 more
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Horticultural markets promote alien species invasions : an Estonian case study of herbaceous perennials [PDF]
, 2013 Gardening is a popular pastime, but commercial horticulture is responsible for the introduction of alien species and contributes to invasions in a variety of ways.
Merle Ööpik +11 more
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Physico-chemical variables determining the invasion risk of freshwater habitats by alien mollusks and crustaceans [PDF]
, 2012 The aim of this study was to assess the invasion risk of freshwater habitats and determine the environmental variables that are most favorable for the establishment of alien amphipods, isopods, gastropods, and bivalves.
Früh, Denise +2 more
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Invasive species control: incorporating demographic data and seed dispersal into a management model for Rhododendron ponticum [PDF]
, 2009 Rhododendron ponticum is a serious invasive alien plant in the British Isles and is of significant conservation and economic concern. Here, we integrate information on both the life-history and spatial dynamics of this species within an individual-based,
Edwards, Colin +9 more
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, 2023 Chapter 2: Trends and status of alien and invasive alien species of the Thematic Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
Seebens, Hanno +10 more
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Monitoring of ant species surrounding the ports of South Korea [PDF]
Biodiversity Data JournalThe introduction and spread of invasive insects is accelerating worldwide owing to human activities, such as trade and transportation development; in particular, ports are hubs and routes for invasive insects, including ants.
Dayeong Kim +4 more
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