Stakeholder engagement in the study and management of invasive alien species
Invasive alien species are a major driver of global environmental change and a range of
management interventions are needed to manage their effects on biodiversity, ecosystem …
management interventions are needed to manage their effects on biodiversity, ecosystem …
Recent advances in availability and synthesis of the economic costs of biological invasions
Biological invasions are a global challenge that has received insufficient attention. Recently
available cost syntheses have provided policy-and decision makers with reliable and up-to …
available cost syntheses have provided policy-and decision makers with reliable and up-to …
Explaining people's perceptions of invasive alien species: A conceptual framework
Human perceptions of nature and the environment are increasingly being recognised as
important for environmental management and conservation. Understanding people's …
important for environmental management and conservation. Understanding people's …
Non-native species in urban environments: patterns, processes, impacts and challenges
Although urban ecosystems are hotspots for biological invasions, the field of invasion
science has given scant attention to invasion dynamics and the challenges facing managers …
science has given scant attention to invasion dynamics and the challenges facing managers …
Perceptions of impact: invasive alien plants in the urban environment
LJ Potgieter, M Gaertner, PJ O'Farrell… - Journal of environmental …, 2019 - Elsevier
Many alien plant species are introduced to urban areas to create, augment or restore
ecosystem services (ES). However, many of these species spread beyond original plantings …
ecosystem services (ES). However, many of these species spread beyond original plantings …
Invasive alien species as simultaneous benefits and burdens: trends, stakeholder perceptions and management
In addition to being a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, biological
invasions also have profound impacts on economies and human wellbeing. However, the …
invasions also have profound impacts on economies and human wellbeing. However, the …
Biological invasions and invasive species in freshwaters: perception of the general public
For management strategies aimed at biological invasions, a detailed survey of the general
public's knowledge is crucial. For this purpose, our present study aimed to (i) investigate the …
public's knowledge is crucial. For this purpose, our present study aimed to (i) investigate the …
Citizen science can enhance strategies to detect and manage invasive forest pests and pathogens
Incorporating a citizen science approach into biological invasion management strategies
can enhance biosecurity. Many citizen science projects exist to strengthen the management …
can enhance biosecurity. Many citizen science projects exist to strengthen the management …
Public opinion towards gene drive as a pest control approach for biodiversity conservation and the association of underlying worldviews
EA MacDonald, J Balanovic, ED Edwards… - Environmental …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Synthetic gene drive approaches are nascent technologies with potential applicability for
pest control for conservation purposes. Responsible science mandates that society be …
pest control for conservation purposes. Responsible science mandates that society be …
The educational community and its knowledge and perceptions of native and invasive alien species
AJ Sosa, NL Jiménez, AC Faltlhauser, T Righetti… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Environmental education seeks to foster an appreciation for nature and the impact of
humans on it while introducing citizens to scientific thinking. Biological invasions affect …
humans on it while introducing citizens to scientific thinking. Biological invasions affect …