Atlantic rainforest natural regeneration in fragmented formations affected by increasing human disturbance

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 325, P. 116521 - 116521

Published: Oct. 22, 2022

Language: Английский

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Annotated bibliography of scientific research on Taeniatherum caput-medusae published from January 2010 to January 2022

Antarctica A Keystone in a Changing World, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

First posted February 12, 2024 For additional information, contact: Director, Fort Collins Science CenterU.S. Geological Survey2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. CFort Collins, CO 80526-8118 Integrating recent scientific knowledge into management decisions supports effective natural resource and can lead to better outcomes. However, finding accessing be time consuming costly. To assist in this process, the U.S. Survey is creating a series of annotated bibliographies on topics concern for western lands. Previously published reports introduced methodology preparing facilitate integration recent, peer-reviewed science decisions. Therefore, relevant text from those efforts reproduced here frame presentation. Invasive annual grasses are widely distributed throughout United States threaten native ecosystems by altering fire regimes, replacing plants, grazing patterns, often with tremendous associated costs. One invasive grass, Taeniatherum caput-medusae (hereafter, medusahead), was first documented 1887 has been identified as species concern. Medusahead’s life history traits allow it quickly effectively dominate plant communities, already taken over millions acres North America. Although medusahead spread disrupt ecosystem function, studied less than other grass species. We compiled summarized journal articles, data products, formal technical (such Department Agriculture Forest Service General Technical Reports Open-File Reports) medusahead, between January 2010 2022. performed systematic search three reference databases government using phrase “medusahead” OR “medusa head” “Taeniatherum caput-medusae” caputmedusae” asperum.” refined initial list products removing (1) duplicates, (2) not written English, (3) publications that were focused America, (4) research, or review articles journals reports, (5) which research focus, study did present new findings about medusahead. each product consistent structure (background, objectives, methods, location, findings, implications) (for example, population characteristics; habitat; control efforts) addressed product. also noted included geospatial data. The process bibliography an internal colleague summary, requesting input summary author original publication, peer review. Our searches resulted 4,245 total 211 met our criteria inclusion. most commonly follows: nonnative weed management, site-scale habitat characteristics, restoration reclamation, cultural weeds. All bibliographies, including online version bibliography, available at Resource Managers (https://apps.usgs.gov/science-for-resource-managers). This database searchable topic, year includes links publication. studies may inform planning actions seek maintain restore sagebrush landscapes across States.

Language: Английский

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The use of thermal performance analysis to improve conservation management: The case of the invasive Red Sea swimming blue crab Portunus segnis

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 54, P. e03071 - e03071

Published: July 2, 2024

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) expresses concern over global proliferation of non-native species (NIS) driven by increasing temperatures. In 2023, invasive blue crab Portunus segnis in Mediterranean experienced a significant range expansion due to warmer waters northern western regions. Recognizing thermal tolerance as crucial for conservation, this study, using model, emphasized importance considering metabolic performance conservation efforts. we experimentally measured P. at different temperatures (from 7 42°C) an oxygen consumption measurement system. curve (TPC) rose 0.016 ± 0.011 mgO2 h−1 gWW−1 (12°C) 0.238 (34°C), decreased beyond. Organisms succumbed 7°C 42°C. TPC obtained was compared with 24 models O'Neill regression best fitting model determining minimum critical thresholds (CTmin) 11.33°C CTmax 41.13°C. Using equation, applied satellite temperature data year 2022 future (RCP 4.5 8.5) determine current monthly distribution favorable habitats segnis. Results anticipated along Spanish, French, Italian, Greek coasts Aegean Sea, providing maps prioritize high-risk invasion areas. Additionally, areas where currently present, results predicted long-term persistence species. Understanding species' responses changes appears anticipating addressing impending species, underscoring urgency nature measures.

Language: Английский

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Drought impacts on the efficacy of invasive grass control by clipping: A study on Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense)

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 296, P. 110724 - 110724

Published: July 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Disentangling drivers of annual grass invasion: Abiotic susceptibility vs. fire-induced conversion to cheatgrass dominance in the sagebrush biome

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 297, P. 110737 - 110737

Published: Aug. 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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