Taming the terminological tempest in invasion science
Standardised terminology in science is important for clarity of interpretation and
communication. In invasion science–a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline–the …
communication. In invasion science–a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline–the …
A global review of socioeconomic and environmental impacts of ants reveals new insights for risk assessment
MAM Gruber, D Santoro, M Cooling… - Ecological …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Risk assessments are fundamental to invasive species management and are underpinned
by comprehensive characterization of invasive species impacts. Our understanding of the …
by comprehensive characterization of invasive species impacts. Our understanding of the …
More than “100 worst” alien species in Europe
Abstract “One hundred worst” lists of alien species of the greatest concern proved useful for
raising awareness of the risks and impacts of biological invasions amongst the general …
raising awareness of the risks and impacts of biological invasions amongst the general …
Speaking their language–development of a multilingual decision-support tool for communicating invasive species risks to decision makers and stakeholders
Environmental changes due to non-native species introductions and translocations are a
global concern. Whilst understanding the causes of bioinvasions is important, there is need …
global concern. Whilst understanding the causes of bioinvasions is important, there is need …
Potential for invasion of traded birds under climate and land‐cover change
Humans have moved species away from their native ranges since the Neolithic, but
globalization accelerated the rate at which species are being moved. We fitted more than …
globalization accelerated the rate at which species are being moved. We fitted more than …
Using the IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa to inform decision‐making
Abstract The Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is an important tool
for biological invasion policy and management and has been adopted as an International …
for biological invasion policy and management and has been adopted as an International …
A review of the critics of invasion biology
MH Cassini - Biological Reviews, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
of conceptual weaknesses, including disagreements regarding:(i) definitions of invasive …
Nest-site competition and killing by invasive parakeets cause the decline of a threatened bat population
D Hernández-Brito, M Carrete… - Royal Society …, 2018 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The identification of effects of invasive species is challenging owing to their multifaceted
impacts on native biota. Negative impacts are most often reflected in individual fitness rather …
impacts on native biota. Negative impacts are most often reflected in individual fitness rather …
Using structured eradication feasibility assessment to prioritize the management of new and emerging invasive alien species in Europe
Prioritizing the management of invasive alien species (IAS) is of global importance and
within Europe integral to the EU IAS regulation. To prioritize management effectively, the …
within Europe integral to the EU IAS regulation. To prioritize management effectively, the …
Beyond protocols: improving the reliability of expert-based risk analysis underpinning invasive species policies
S Vanderhoeven, E Branquart, J Casaer, B D'hondt… - Biological …, 2017 - Springer
Risk assessment tools for listing invasive alien species need to incorporate all available
evidence and expertise. Beyond the wealth of protocols developed to date, we argue that …
evidence and expertise. Beyond the wealth of protocols developed to date, we argue that …