Taming the terminological tempest in invasion science
Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99(4), P. 1357 - 1390
Published: March 18, 2024
ABSTRACT
Standardised
terminology
in
science
is
important
for
clarity
of
interpretation
and
communication.
In
invasion
–
a
dynamic
rapidly
evolving
discipline
the
proliferation
technical
has
lacked
standardised
framework
its
development.
The
result
convoluted
inconsistent
usage
terminology,
with
various
discrepancies
descriptions
damage
interventions.
A
therefore
needed
clear,
universally
applicable,
consistent
to
promote
more
effective
communication
across
researchers,
stakeholders,
policymakers.
Inconsistencies
stem
from
exponential
increase
scientific
publications
on
patterns
processes
biological
invasions
authored
by
experts
disciplines
countries
since
1990s,
as
well
legislators
policymakers
focusing
practical
applications,
regulations,
management
resources.
Aligning
standardising
stakeholders
remains
challenge
science.
Here,
we
review
evaluate
multiple
terms
used
(e.g.
‘non‐native’,
‘alien’,
‘invasive’
or
‘invader’,
‘exotic’,
‘non‐indigenous’,
‘naturalised’,
‘pest’)
propose
simplified
terminology.
streamlined
translate
into
28
other
languages
based
(
i
)
denoting
species
transported
beyond
their
natural
biogeographic
range,
ii
‘established
non‐native’,
i.e.
those
non‐native
that
have
established
self‐sustaining
populations
new
location(s)
wild,
iii
‘invasive
non‐native’
recently
spread
are
spreading
invaded
range
actively
passively
without
human
mediation.
We
also
highlight
importance
conceptualising
‘spread’
classifying
invasiveness
‘impact’
management.
Finally,
protocol
dispersal
mechanism,
origin,
population
status,
iv
impact.
Collectively
introducing
present
aims
facilitate
collaboration
species.
Language: Английский
Prioritizing management actions for invasive non-native plants through expert-based knowledge and species distribution models
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
166, P. 112279 - 112279
Published: July 2, 2024
Given
the
high
number
of
non-native
plants
that
are
being
introduced
worldwide
and
time
required
to
process
formal
pest
risk
analyses,
a
framework
for
prioritization
management
actions
is
urgently
required.
We
therefore
propose
replicable
standardized
(eradication,
control
monitoring)
invasive
plants,
combining
expert
knowledge,
current
future
climatic
suitability
estimated
by
species
distribution
models
(SDMs),
clustering
ordination
techniques.
Based
on
consultation
using
Italy
as
case
study,
plant
were
selected
three
categories
identified:
eradication,
containment,
monitoring.
Finally,
two
further
classes
priorities
proposed
each
actions:
"high"
"low"
priority.
Overall,
SDMs
highlighted
very
Continental
Mediterranean
bioregions
most
plants.
Cluster
analysis
revealed
distinct
clusters
with
varying
levels
Italian
bioregions.
1
exhibited
higher
across
all
bioregions,
whereas
grouped
in
2
predominantly
featured
areas.
3
showed
lowest
values.
Two
variability
bioclimatic
within
cluster,
well
their
pattern.
Lastly,
third
ordination,
integrating
spatial
patterns,
has
allowed
differentiation
at
both
national
bioregional
scales.
Specifically,
seven
earmarked
eradication
action,
six
monitoring
while
remaining
deemed
suitable
containment.
Our
results
methodology
meet
demand
new
early
warning
tools;
predict
location
outbreaks,
establish
monitor
species.
Language: Английский
Invasive alien plants in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (China): Current state and future predictions
Qingshuai Chu,
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Yanjiang Liu,
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Changyang Peng
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et al.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
166, P. 112488 - 112488
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Language: Английский
Quantifying the Current and Future Risk of Invasiveness of the Non-native Fishes in Ramsar-listed Lake Naujan, Philippines
Allan S. Gilles,
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Jean-Matthew Bate,
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M. Solomon
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et al.
The Philippine Journal of Fisheries,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 348 - 355
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
The
number
of
non-native
fish
species
introduced
into
the
Philippines
has
steadily
increased
over
last
decades,
similar
to
other
Southeast
Asian
countries.
This
trend
introductions
is
high
concern
for
conservation
native
aquatic
biota
country,
as
invasive
fishes
are
known
be
responsible
a
wide
range
detrimental
effects.
In
this
study,
13
freshwater
recently
reported
Ramsar-listed
Lake
Naujan
(Province
Oriental
Mindoro)
were
screened
their
invasiveness
risk
under
current
and
predicted
climate
change
scenarios.
Of
species,
23.1%
61.5%
ranked
future
conditions,
respectively.
higher-risk
redbelly
tilapia
Coptodon
zillii,
Nile
Oreochromis
niloticus,
guppy
Poecilia
reticulata.
These
findings
indicate
likelihood
that
already
threatened
will
further
affected
by
presence
resident
in
near
future.
Recommendations
include:
(i)
implementation
an
introduction
vector
pathway
analysis;
(ii)
establishment
comprehensive
list
or
database
potentially
prohibited
species;
(iii)
continuous
monitoring
surveillance
activities
lake;
(iv)
comprehensive,
government-led
information,
education
communication
campaign.
outcomes
study
also
meant
serve
foundation
development
shared
regulations
control
international
trade
not
only
but
among
southeast
Language: Английский