Economic Costs of Non-Native Species in Türkiye: A First National Synthesis DOI
Ali Serhan Tarkan, Esra Bayçelebi, Daniela Giannetto

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Biological invasions are increasingly recognised as a major global change that erodes ecosystems, societal well-being, and economies. However, comprehensive analyses of their economic ramifications missing for most national economies, despite rapidly escalating costs globally. Türkiye is highly vulnerable to biological owing its extensive transport network trade connections unique transcontinental position at the interface Europe Asia. This study presents first analysis reported caused by in Türkiye. We used InvaCost database which compiles invasive non-native species monetary costs, complemented with cost searches specific Türkiye, describe spatial taxonomic attributes costly species, types temporal trends. The total attributed (n= 202 reporting documents) amounted US$ 4.1 billion from 1960 2022. data were only available 87 out 872 (9.98%). Costs biassed towards few taxa, concerned less than 10% all country. Among impacted sectors, agriculture bore highest cost, reaching 2.85 billion, followed fishery sector 1.20 billion. Management (i.e., control eradication) were, against our expectations, substantially higher damage (US$ 2.89 vs. 28.4 million). Yearly rose exponentially over time, 504 million per year 2020-2022 predicted increase further next 15-20 years. also show large deficit records compared other countries, suggesting larger underestimate typically observed. These findings underscore need improved recording well preventative management strategies reduce future post-invasion help inform decisions manage burdens posed species. Our insights emphasise crucial role standardised accurately estimating associated prioritisation communication purposes.

Language: Английский

Threatened stick-nest rats preferentially eat invasive boxthorn rather than native vegetation on Australia’s Reevesby Island DOI
Annie Grace Kraehe, Vera Weisbecker, Robert S. Hill

et al.

Wildlife Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 51(8)

Published: July 24, 2024

Context The incorporation of invasive plants into novel ecosystems often has negative effects, but it can also sometimes enhance ecosystem function. threatened native rodent species Leporillus conditor (greater stick-nest rat) is extinct on the Australian mainland and now lives primarily small islands off coast southern Australia. Many these are degraded invaded by African boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum), a weed national significance. However, L. does not appear to be negatively affected presence boxthorn, raising question how two co-exist. Aims To understand uses we evaluated dietary composition parts Reevesby Island comparing consumption with that vegetation. Methods We identified three key vegetation types centre island used point-intercept surveys estimate relative availability plant in each. then micro-histological faecal analysis proportions each diet conditor, quantified selection using ratios (use/availability). Key results Qualitative evidence activity suggested was mostly confined greater abundance than other (13.5%, compared 5.7% total sampled vegetation). Furthermore, 51.7% content 11.8% resulting ration for 4.4. Native appeared favoured food sources included Olearia axillaris, Myoporum insulare Enchylaena tomentosa. Conclusions Stick-nest rats demonstrate clear both terms (tested quantitatively) nesting (from previous research our field observations). Implications strong declared noxious as its main source persistence require consideration regards management where occurs. More broadly, highlights some elements may have unexpected positive impacts original ecosystems.

Language: Английский

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Assessing the bioinvasion of the golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) through different watersheds in South Brazil: a comparison between quali-quantitative microscopic and molecular techniques DOI
Antônio Ostrensky, Raissa Vitória Vieira Leite, Ana Paula da Silva Bertão

et al.

Biological Invasions, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(1)

Published: Nov. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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Logical fallacies persist in invasion biology and blaming the messengers will not improve accountability in this field: a response to Frank et al. DOI Creative Commons
Radu Cornel Guiașu, Christopher W. Tindale

Biology & Philosophy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(1)

Published: Jan. 18, 2023

We analyze the "Logical fallacies and reasonable debates in invasion biology: a response to Guiaşu Tindale" article by Frank et al., also discuss this work context of recent intense biology, reactions leading biologists critics aspects their field. While we acknowledge attempt at least second half paper, take into account more diverse points view about non-native species complex roles ecosystems, find accusations misrepresenting for instance "cherry-picking" "constructing 'straw people'", directed Tindale study be unwarranted. Despite sometimes harsh responses field, believe that persistent fundamental problems remain some these article. Failing recognize problems, simply dismissing or minimizing legitimate criticisms, will not advance cause, enhance general appeal, biology prevent meaningful progress understanding multiple contributions can bring various ecosystems worldwide. recommend taking open-minded pragmatic approach towards novel they are an integral part of.

Language: Английский

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The possible impact of escaped captive American mink (Neogale vison) on the population of feral mink in Denmark DOI Creative Commons
Tobias Astell Andersen,

René Worup Rørbæk,

Cino Pertoldi

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(11), P. e0292609 - e0292609

Published: Nov. 30, 2023

The Danish feral mink (Neogale vison) population can be divided into wild-born and captive-born newly escaped from a farm. impact of the on is unknown. Captive-born has lately been estimated to make up 25-30% population. In December 2020 farms were decommissioned until January 2023. aim this study was to: 1) Examine whether supplementation farmed influence growth extinction rate mink, 2) Investigate which parameters affect viability in populations most. age mortality 351 reproduction 85 adult females culled by hunters 2019-2022 determined three distinct geographic areas Denmark (Jutland, Zealand, Bornholm). VORTEX simulations used model simulate wild Simulations show that changes 30% parameters: fecundity, percentages breeding influenced size final significantly. initial inbreeding did not showed regions Jutland Zealand could go extinct within 15 30 years without any Bornholm will however remain stable with current levels even captive mink.

Language: Английский

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Economic Costs of Non-Native Species in Türkiye: A First National Synthesis DOI
Ali Serhan Tarkan, Esra Bayçelebi, Daniela Giannetto

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Biological invasions are increasingly recognised as a major global change that erodes ecosystems, societal well-being, and economies. However, comprehensive analyses of their economic ramifications missing for most national economies, despite rapidly escalating costs globally. Türkiye is highly vulnerable to biological owing its extensive transport network trade connections unique transcontinental position at the interface Europe Asia. This study presents first analysis reported caused by in Türkiye. We used InvaCost database which compiles invasive non-native species monetary costs, complemented with cost searches specific Türkiye, describe spatial taxonomic attributes costly species, types temporal trends. The total attributed (n= 202 reporting documents) amounted US$ 4.1 billion from 1960 2022. data were only available 87 out 872 (9.98%). Costs biassed towards few taxa, concerned less than 10% all country. Among impacted sectors, agriculture bore highest cost, reaching 2.85 billion, followed fishery sector 1.20 billion. Management (i.e., control eradication) were, against our expectations, substantially higher damage (US$ 2.89 vs. 28.4 million). Yearly rose exponentially over time, 504 million per year 2020-2022 predicted increase further next 15-20 years. also show large deficit records compared other countries, suggesting larger underestimate typically observed. These findings underscore need improved recording well preventative management strategies reduce future post-invasion help inform decisions manage burdens posed species. Our insights emphasise crucial role standardised accurately estimating associated prioritisation communication purposes.

Language: Английский

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