Herein, I review existing criticisms of the field of invasion biology. Firstly, I identifiy problems
of conceptual weaknesses, including disagreements regarding:(i) definitions of invasive …

Despite significant growth in the information on introduced species (NIS), agreement on their
comparative fitness and effects on native (NAT) communities is heterogeneous. Hypotheses …

Extensive literature is available on the diversity and magnitude of impacts that alien species
cause on recipient systems. Alien species may decrease or increase attributes of …

Classifying species as 'native'or 'alien'carries prescriptive force in the valuation and
management of 'nature'. But the classification itself and its application are contested, raising …

Some conservationists believe that free‐ranging cats pose an enormous risk to biodiversity
and public health and therefore should be eliminated from the landscape by any means …

Some invasion biologists contend their science has reached a consensus on 4 facts: cost
estimates of the effects of nonindigenous species provided in papers by Pimentel et al. are …

Weeds are known as 'plants out of place', but how do we come to understand what belongs
in place and what does not? Organisms that thrive beyond boundaries of control threaten life …

Although uncertainty is an integral part of any science, it raises doubts in public perception
about scientific evidence, is exploited by denialists, and therefore potentially hinders the …

Conservation of natural ecosystems embedded in urban contexts is a big challenge
because diverse anthropogenic factors continuously impact native biodiversity and …

Ornamental horticulture is a main introduction pathway for invasive species globally and
gardens are a source of potentially invasive species. Gardeners are therefore important …