Bridging the Gap Between Spatial Modeling and Management of Invasive Annual Grasses in the Imperiled Sagebrush Biome

Rangeland Ecology & Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 82, P. 104 - 115

Published: March 23, 2022

Language: Английский

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Climate change and the potential distribution of the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis), an insect vector of Xylella fastidiosa

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 860, P. 160375 - 160375

Published: Nov. 21, 2022

Language: Английский

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Managing for ecological resilience of pinyon–juniper ecosystems during an era of woodland contraction

Ecosphere, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(5)

Published: May 1, 2023

Abstract Dryland woodland ecosystems worldwide have experienced widespread drought‐ and heat‐related tree mortality events coupled with extreme wildfire behavior. In contrast to other forest types where the emphasis has been on silvicultural enhancement of ecosystem resilience restoration structural heterogeneity, limited frameworks are available for management improve drought in semiarid woodlands. This challenge is especially acute pinyon–juniper woodlands, a dominant vegetation type across western North America that extensive die‐off over past several decades while simultaneously undergoing expansion portions its range. this paper, we describe critical urgent need manage future these highly vulnerable synthesize current state knowledge how enhance high temperatures associated disturbances. We present landscape prioritization framework guiding goals practices requires efforts based action probability positive outcome. Four factors include historical structure drivers long‐term change, composition, climate suitability, habitat resource value. summarizing strength evidence supporting our recommendations, identify gaps highlight importance adaptive strategies reflect uncertainties. will ultimately allow improved diverse substantial changes due land use, biological invasions, change.

Language: Английский

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Climate Change Impacts on Marine Invaders: Analyzing Future Distribution and Ecological Niche Shifts of Pterois miles and Pterois volitans

Applied and Computational Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 123(1), P. 232 - 247

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Invasive lionfish species, Pterois miles and volitans, are poised for significant range expansion due to environmental changes their intrinsic adaptability. Utilizing Species Distribution Models (SDMs), this study predicts a marked increase in the future spread of these particularly as non-suitable areas transform into highly suitable habitats under projected climate change scenarios. Our findings indicate that both species expanding ecological niches invaded territories, where they increasingly occupy more dominant positions. This shift is likely facilitated by rising sea temperatures alterations marine ecosystems, which enable invasive exploit new outcompete native fauna. The movement towards higher latitudes represents threat, with potential severe impacts on biodiversity functionality ecosystems. highlights urgent need proactive strategies monitor manage lionfish, aiming mitigate substantial risks associated dominance environments.

Language: Английский

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Modeling current and future distributions of invasive Asteraceae species in Northeast China

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 11, 2025

The ecological balance and agricultural productivity of northeastern China are seriously threatened by the long-term invasion spread Asteraceae plants, which have severely disrupted region's biodiversity ecosystem stability. Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., trifida Erigeron canadensis L. Class 1 malignant invasive species widely distributed across China. In this context, we selected 36 predictor variables utilized MaxEnt model to investigate influence current climate on their distribution patterns. Using future data, projected shifts in dynamics these three for two time periods (2041–2060 2061–2080) under change scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, SSP585). demonstrated a good predictive impact, with an average area curve (AUC) 0.918. Currently, primarily found southern part However, due climatic changes, centroids gradually shifting southwest, leading increase highly suitable zones species. Moreover, trend analysis revealed that potential changes southwestern likely experience increasing various models. This study provides initial insights into change, enabling formulation plans managing preventing risks impacts

Language: Английский

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Estimation of climate-induced increased risk of Centaurea solstitialis L. invasion in China: An integrated study based on biomod2

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

Introduction Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are major hazards to biodiversity, human health, and the agricultural economy. As one of most aggressive species IAPs, distribution area Centaurea solstitialis L. has increased exponentially in past two years since its invasion into Xinjiang, China, July 2014. Predicting potential geographic distributions (PGDs) C. China can provide theoretical support for preventing continued spread this weed. Methods In study, based on 5,969 valid occurrence records 33 environmental variables, we constructed an ensemble model predict suitable habitats under climate change scenarios. Results Our results showed that mean true skill statistic (TSS) values, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC), Cohen’s Kappa (KAPPA) were 0.954, 0.996, 0.943, respectively. The yielded more precise predictions than those single model. Temperature seasonality (Bio4), minimum temperature coldest month (Bio6), precipitation driest (Bio14), influence index (HII) have significantly disrupted PGDs China. total (high) suitability habitat was 275.91 × 10 4 (67.78 ) km 2 , accounting 71.26 (7.06)% current mainly East (Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Anhui), Central (Henan, southwestern Shanxi, southern Shaanxi, Gansu, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Chongqing, Guizhou), South (southern Tibet, eastern Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan). Under future scenarios, will expand, whereas high decrease. Discussion main manifestation is shift southeast a moderate habitat, be extended northwest More focus needs placed further

Language: Английский

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The Landscape Data Commons: A system for standardizing, accessing, and applying large environmental datasets for agroecosystem research and management

Agricultural & Environmental Letters, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(2)

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Abstract Understanding where, when, and why agroecosystems are changing requires quality information about ecosystems that span land tenure, ecological processes, spatial scales. Over the past two decades, management agencies research groups have adopted a suite of standardized methods for monitoring rangelands, which been implemented at over 85,000 locations globally. However, ability to use these data understand agroecosystem dynamics change across scales ownership has limited because, until now, not available in harmonized, accessible format analyses, modeling, decision‐support tools. We present Landscape Data Commons, cyberinfrastructure platform harmonizes aggregates data, enables linkages models, facilitates analysis interpretation within The Commons provides community users contribute develop next‐generation tools support through 21st century.

Language: Английский

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Impacts of climate change on climatically suitable regions of two invasive Erigeron weeds in China

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Sept. 28, 2023

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Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Invasion: Advancing Ecological Mapping of Heterotheca Subaxillaris Through Integrated Remote Sensing Techniques With Drones and Satellites

IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17, P. 7193 - 7211

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Invasive plant species (IPS) pose a significant threat to natural ecosystems, causing substantial global biodiversity loss. Despite the fact that only few invade Israel's coastal dunes, their impact on landscape and ecosystems is notable. The invasive Heterotheca subaxillaris , introduced decades ago, has aggressively spread across these becoming major along Israeli coast. To provide essential spatial information for ecologists land managers, this study developed methodology identify map H. subaxillaris at various scales by integrating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) satellite imagery. During flowering period, drone images were employed create multi-resolution ground references using random forest classification method, achieving 97.4% accuracy xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">H. identification. These UAV-based validated mapping results from Vision-1 PlanetScope images, with accuracies of 96.9% 83.3%, respectively. image outcomes used as reference extensive probabilistic Sentinel-2 images. Given species' small size dispersed nature, no previous utilized synergy UAV multi-scale . This research significantly advances detection varying resolutions, serving foundation future monitoring systems regularly acquired data. Additionally, offers an annual phenology-based approach identifying dates through spectral indices, contributing phenological change investigations. present method also helps remote sensing track IPS expansion in similar sparse canopy cover, providing vital geographic data conservation management prevent growth.

Language: Английский

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Mastication Treatments Increase Perennial Herbaceous Cover Across Soil Types in Southeastern Colorado Piñon-Juniper Woodlands

Rangeland Ecology & Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 88, P. 28 - 38

Published: Feb. 21, 2023

Language: Английский

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