Tree plantations are an important cause of plant invasions worldwide, being a serious
concern for biodiversity conservation. Pinus and Eucalyptus are the two most important …

Invasions of Pinus species are a major environmental concern in South Africa and New
Zealand where pines are beginning to dominate native grasslands and shrublands. Pines …

Early recognition of plant invaders has been widely identified as the key to their successful
management and yet too often species are only noticed and receive adequate attention …

Eucalyptus globulus is one of the most widely planted temperate hardwood species in the
world, and in Australia there are 538,000 hectares growing in plantations. Although it has …

Factors influencing the spatial distribution of two major species of non-native plants,
blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) and radiata pine (Pinus radiata) wildlings in a fragmented …

Alien invasive species can have negative impacts on the functioning of ecosystems.
Plantation species such as pines have become serious invaders in many parts of the world …

Recognition of invasive species in the early stages of invasion is a major priority for weed
research and yet too often invaders only receive adequate attention when they are already …

Problems associated with invasiveness of non-native tree species used in forestry are
increasing rapidly worldwide and are most severe in areas with a long history of plantings …

The spatial pattern of invading populations can provide insight into mechanisms of invasion
and help establish the potential for further spread of a species.'Pinus radiata'has …

Pinus radiata is spreading from plantations into some types of native eucalypt forest. A broad
transect through one heavily invaded site was mapped in 1974 and re-examined after …