Comment on ‘In complexity we trust: learning from the socialist calculation debate for ecosystem management’ DOI Creative Commons
Logan Robert Bingham, Lucy B. Van Kleunen, Bohdan Kolisnyk

et al.

Environmental Research Letters, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(1), P. 018002 - 018002

Published: Dec. 5, 2023

Abstract Using a metaphor based on historical debate between socialist and free-market economists, Salliou Stritih ( Environ. Res. Lett. 18 151001) advocate for decentralizing environmental management to harness emergent complexity promote ecosystem health. Concerningly, however, their account seems leave little room top-down processes like government-led sustainability programs or centrally-planned conservation initiatives, the cornerstone of post-2020 biodiversity framework. While we appreciate call humbleness, offer few words in defense planning. Drawing evidence from ecology, economics, systems theory, argue that (1) more is not always better; (2) even if it were, mimicking minimally-regulated markets probably best way get it; (3) sophisticated decision support tools can humble planning under uncertainty. We sketch re-interpretation calculation highlights role synthesis theoretical pluralism. Rather than abandoning big-picture thinking, scientists must continue difficult work strengthening connections across multiple social, ecological, policy scales.

Language: Английский

A benefit–risk analysis for biological control introductions based on the protection of native biodiversity DOI Creative Commons
George E. Heimpel, Paul K. Abram, Charlotte E. Causton

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Ecological Applications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(6)

Published: July 30, 2024

The release of biological control agents has been an important means controlling invasive species for over 150 years. While these releases have led to the sustainable 250 pest and weed worldwide, a minority caused environmental harm. A growing recognition risks focus on risk assessment beginning in 1990s along with precipitous decline releases. this new greatly improved safety control, it came at cost lost opportunities solve problems associated species. framework that incorporates benefits is thus needed understand net effects We introduce such framework, using native biodiversity as common currency both risks. model based interactions among four categories organisms: (1) agent, (2) (pest or weed) targeted by (3) one more stand benefit from target species, (4) are being harmed released agent. Conservation values potentially benefited incorporated well, they weighted according three axes: vulnerability extinction, ecosystem services provided, cultural significance. Further, we incorporate potential indirect which consider will result mainly ecological process agent enrichment may occur if exploits but does not weed. illustrate use retrospectively analyzing vedalia beetle, Novius (= Rodolia) cardinalis, cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi, Galapagos Islands. particularly adaptable natural areas, can also be used managed settings, where protects through reduction pesticide use.

Language: Английский

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Phenological mismatches mitigate the ecological impact of a biological invader on amphibian communities DOI Open Access
Teun Everts, Charlotte Van Driessche, Sabrina Neyrinck

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Ecological Applications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(6)

Published: Aug. 8, 2024

Horizon scans have emerged as a valuable tool to anticipate the incoming invasive alien species (IAS) by judging on their potential impacts. However, little research has been conducted quantifying actual impacts and assessing causes of species-specific vulnerabilities particular IAS due persistent methodological challenges. The underlying interspecific mechanisms driving therefore remain poorly understood, even though they can substantially improve accuracy risk assessments. Given that interactions ecological are often shaped phenological synchrony, we tested hypothesis temporal mismatches in breeding phenology between native mitigate Focusing American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus), combined an environmental DNA (eDNA) quantitative barcoding metabarcoding survey Belgium with global meta-analysis, integrated citizen-science data phenology. We examined whether presence amphibian was negatively related or abundance bullfrogs this relationship affected mismatches. field study revealed significant negative effect increasing eDNA concentrations richness community structure. These observations were bullfrogs, late spring- summer-breeding being strongly affected, while winter-breeding remained unaffected. This trend confirmed meta-analysis. A observed mismatch impact bullfrogs. Specifically, differing 6 weeks less from more likely be absent than whose differed Taken together, present novel method based combination aqueous quantify biological invaders at level. show strong predictor invasion regardless context. Therefore, advocate for integration alignment IAS's phenologies into frameworks.

Language: Английский

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Linking network ecology and ecosystem services to benefit people DOI Creative Commons
Anna Stanworth, Kelvin S.‐H. Peh, Rebecca J. Morris

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People and Nature, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(3), P. 1048 - 1059

Published: March 22, 2024

Abstract Ecosystems are rapidly degraded by anthropogenic pressures, affecting the provision of ecosystem services. Therefore, it is increasingly important that we can quantify and manage services to maintain human well‐being. Many underpinned functions processes driven interspecific ecological interactions. Humans then benefit from through socio‐ecological interaction network approaches provide a unique understanding service flows. In this paper, assess current interface between ecology services, before exploring how work linking these two fields could be enhanced. We emphasise value explore methods improve assessment management Within this, highlight role local indigenous knowledge in operationalising useful context. Read free Plain Language Summary for article on Journal blog.

Language: Английский

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Key Uncertainties and Modeling Needs for Managing Living Marine Resources in the Future Arctic Ocean DOI Creative Commons
Julia G. Mason, Andrea Bryndum‐Buchholz, Juliano Palacios‐Abrantes

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Earth s Future, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(8)

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Abstract Emerging fishing activity due to melting ice and poleward species distribution shifts in the rapidly‐warming Arctic Ocean challenges transboundary management requires proactive governance. A 2021 moratorium on commercial high seas provides a 16‐year runway for improved scientific understanding. Given substantial knowledge gaps, characterizing areas of highest uncertainty is key first step. Marine ecosystem model ensembles that project future fish distributions could inform fisheries, but Arctic‐specific variation has not yet been examined global ensembles. We use Fisheries Ecosystem Intercomparison Project ensemble driven by two Earth System Models (ESMs) under Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1‐2.6 SSP5‐8.5) illustrate current state among biomass projections over duration moratorium. The models generally increases more northern ecosystems decreases southern ecosystems, wide intra‐model exceeds projection means most cases. ESMs show opposite trends main environmental drivers. Therefore, these are currently insufficient policy actions. Investment sustained monitoring improving modeling capacity, especially sea dynamics, urgently needed. Concurrently, it will be necessary develop frameworks making precautionary decisions continued uncertainty. conclude researchers should transparent about uncertainty, presenting as source “answers,” bounding plausible, policy‐relevant questions assess trade‐offs mitigate risks.

Language: Английский

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The current status of genetic monitoring in conservation introductions DOI Creative Commons
Elspeth A. McLennan, Catherine E. Grueber, Katherine Belov

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Conservation Science and Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 20, 2025

Abstract Conservation introductions, translocating species beyond their native range, are increasingly necessary. Because genetic diversity is essential for to respond novel environments, understanding whether establishing populations can maintain crucial the long‐term success of conservation introductions. Using a systematic review, we quantified introductions globally and assessed monitoring occurring. We found that, despite extensive discussion, were rare. Of 167 examples, most performed in North America, Australia, China, with megadiverse developing nations underrepresented. Plants disproportionately represented (74%), climate change was primary motivator (40%). Survival reproduction frequently measured outcomes (71% 37%, respectively). Ten works (5.9%) reported monitoring, which only two considered temporal data showed worrying trend rapid negative post‐establishment. With limited evidence, it remains unclear establish self‐sustaining populations. As these translocations may be option some species, recommend practitioners trial assess maintenance founding inbreeding. Only through scientifically derived applications will learn how an uncertain future.

Language: Английский

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Synthesising the Relationships Between Food Web Structure and Robustness DOI
Aislyn A. Keyes, Allison K. Barner, Laura E. Dee

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Ecology Letters, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(10)

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT For many decades, ecologists have sought to understand the extent which species losses lead secondary extinctions—that is, additional loss of that occurs when resources or key interactions are lost (i.e. robustness). In particular, aim identify generalisable rules explain types food webs more less robust extinctions. Food web structure, patterns formed by and their interactions, has been extensively studied as a potential factor influences robustness loss. We systematically reviewed 28 studies relationships between structure how conclusions depend on methodological differences. Contrary popular belief theory, we found relatively consistent, positive connectance robustness, among other generalities. Yet, also conflicting about structure‐robustness can be, in part, attributed differences type data use, particularly use empirical versus those generated from theoretical models. This review points towards need standardise methodology answer open question whether its relationship with provide applicable insights for managing complex systems.

Language: Английский

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Reciprocal knowledge exchange between climate-driven species redistribution and invasion ecology DOI Creative Commons

Brigette R. Wright,

Valeriya Komyakova, Cascade J. B. Sorte

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Frontiers of Biogeography, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(4)

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

Climate change is driving a rapid but highly variable redistribution of life on Earth, comparable in scale and magnitude to changes historically only seen over tens thousands years. Despite increased research effort, the complex mechanisms these geographical distribution species, or 'range shifts', remain superficially understood. Attempts understand processes underpinning species responses are hampered by paucity comprehensive, longterm datasets, few theoretical frameworks, lack strategic direction cross-fertilisation with related ecological fields. As an emerging, dynamic field, range shift ecology would benefit from integrating concepts approaches other related, more established areas research, such as invasion ecology. Here, we use systematic literature review bibliographic analysis assess level knowledge exchange between We found that while two fields inherently strongly integration ideas via citation networks does not reflect closeness terms concepts, theories, practice. Although papers cite often than vice versa, rate generally quite low for both. These findings evidence increasing need move away discipline-focused interpretation communication scientific results, towards greater connection Increased data could improve mechanistic understanding shifts invasions under climate change, enhance predictive capacity models better inform management conservation efforts.

Language: Английский

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Comment on ‘In complexity we trust: learning from the socialist calculation debate for ecosystem management’ DOI Creative Commons
Logan Robert Bingham, Lucy B. Van Kleunen, Bohdan Kolisnyk

et al.

Environmental Research Letters, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 19(1), P. 018002 - 018002

Published: Dec. 5, 2023

Abstract Using a metaphor based on historical debate between socialist and free-market economists, Salliou Stritih ( Environ. Res. Lett. 18 151001) advocate for decentralizing environmental management to harness emergent complexity promote ecosystem health. Concerningly, however, their account seems leave little room top-down processes like government-led sustainability programs or centrally-planned conservation initiatives, the cornerstone of post-2020 biodiversity framework. While we appreciate call humbleness, offer few words in defense planning. Drawing evidence from ecology, economics, systems theory, argue that (1) more is not always better; (2) even if it were, mimicking minimally-regulated markets probably best way get it; (3) sophisticated decision support tools can humble planning under uncertainty. We sketch re-interpretation calculation highlights role synthesis theoretical pluralism. Rather than abandoning big-picture thinking, scientists must continue difficult work strengthening connections across multiple social, ecological, policy scales.

Language: Английский

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