Monitoring invasive species distribution and prevalence is important, but direct field-based
assessment is often impractical. In this paper, we introduce and validate a cost-effective …

Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) are spreading into protected areas worldwide; however,
knowledge of these invasions and their impacts in Nepal's protected areas is poor. Here, the …

Greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is one of the most iconic wildlife
species in the world. Once reduced to fewer than 500 during the 1960s, its global population …

The earth is common home of more than one million animals and half a million plants. These
organisms exhibit great diversity in form and function, yet share a common biochemistry …

Climate change is an emerging threat for biodiversity conservation. It has already started
impacting species assemblages and ecosystem dynamics. The greater one-horned …

Community forests have been established worldwide to sustainably manage forest
ecosystem services while maintaining the livelihoods of local residents. The Chitwan …

The conservation of threatened species requires information on how management activities
influence habitat quality. The Critically Endangered black rhinoceros Diceros bicornis is …

Extent of plant invasions has been expected to be low in protected areas such as national
parks due to low anthropogenic activities and high wilderness. However, recent researches …

Abstract Research interests in Invasive Alien Plant Species (IAPS) have expanded globally,
and nationally in Nepal, over the last few decades. Here we provide a systematic …

Invasive plants harm the ecological properties of natural systems, human health, and local
economies. However, the negative impacts of invasive species are not always immediately …