A review of two decades of government support for managing alien plant invasions in South Africa
Biological Conservation,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
274, С. 109741 - 109741
Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2022
Язык: Английский
Progress towards the control of invasive alien species in the Cape Floristic Region’s protected areas
Biological Invasions,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
27(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
assesses
progress
towards
the
control
of
biological
invasions
in
18
protected
areas
(PAs)
covering
677
584
ha
Cape
Floristic
Region
(CFR),
and
whether
has
been
sufficient
to
achieve
Target
6
Kunming-Montreal
Global
Biodiversity
Framework.
We
used
eight
indicators
for
assessing
inputs
(quality
regulatory
framework,
money
spent
planning
coverage
species
areas),
outputs
(species
treated),
outcomes
(effectiveness
area
treatments)
management.
The
estimated
over
13
years
(2010–2022)
was
ZAR
976
million,
or
75
million
per
year.
Management
plans
PAs
were
assessed
as
adequate
78.5%
area,
but
only
six
out
226
regulated
invasive
had
species-specific
place.
A
total
567
alien
occurred
CFR’s
PAs,
which
(i.e.
that
be
controlled),
126
(55.8%)
received
some
Spending
highly
skewed,
with
60%
all
funding
on
trees
shrubs
genus
Acacia
.
efforts
reached
24%
land
within
areas,
higher
national
parks
(60%)
than
provincial
nature
reserves
(9%).
effectiveness
either
permanent,
effective
partially
29
(20
due
control),
ineffective
25;
remainder,
there
no
management
could
not
evaluated.
conclude
made
respect
controlling
CFR,
insufficient
declining
remains
a
significant
barrier
To
increase
efficiency,
it
will
necessary
secure
additional
from
more
diversified
sources,
make
use
prescribed
fire,
regularly
monitor
Язык: Английский
Opportunities and challenges in using remote sensing for invasive tree species management, and in the identification of restoration sites in tropical montane grasslands
Journal of Environmental Management,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
280, С. 111759 - 111759
Опубликована: Дек. 6, 2020
Язык: Английский
From planning to implementation: a multi-stakeholder partnership for managing plant invasions in tropical island ecosystems
Biological Invasions,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
26(12), С. 4381 - 4399
Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2024
Effective
management
of
invasive
species
within
protected
areas
requires
innovative
solutions.
In
the
Mascarene's
archipelago,
national
park
Reunion
contains
largest
area
intact
vegetation,
which
faces
alarming
threats
from
alien
plant
species.
response,
local
government
initiated
an
inclusive
partnership
in
2018
involving
decision-makers,
managers,
and
scientists
to
address
An
operational
framework
planning
implementation
has
been
established
encompassing
five
key
steps:
(1)
conduct
a
comprehensive
site
assessment,
(2)
model
future
threats,
(3)
prioritise
interventions,
(4)
implement
actions
through
multi-stakeholder
programme
spanning
multiple
years,
(5)
evaluate
effectiveness
implemented
interventions.
This
study
provides
in-depth
examination
research-action
framework,
illustrating
outputs
for
priority
sites.
Our
survey
covered
over
2500
ha,
quantifying
invasion
degree
three
vegetation
strata
at
fine-scale,
revealed
significant
subalpine
remain
remarkably
pristine.
By
adapting
participatory
conservation
approaches,
we
developed
implementation-level
scale
useful
managers
guided
interventions
on
ground.
The
exemplifies
transdisciplinary
approach
with
broad
array
stakeholders.
Drawing
checklist
essential
components
successful
partnerships,
highlight
insights
this
initiative,
providing
valuable
lessons
managing
invasions
other
regions.
holds
promise
addressing
several
Global
Biodiversity
Framework
Targets
concerning
island
ecosystems
or
landscapes
characterised
by
multi-layered
governance.
Язык: Английский
Futures for invasive alien species management: using bottom-up innovations to envision positive systemic change
Sustainability Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
18(6), С. 2567 - 2587
Опубликована: Сен. 5, 2023
Abstract
Invasive
alien
species
(IAS)
pose
a
key
threat
to
biodiversity,
the
economy
and
human
well-being,
continue
increase
in
abundance
impact
worldwide.
Legislation
policy
currently
dominate
global
agenda
for
IAS,
although
translation
localised
success
may
be
limited.
This
calls
wider
range
of
responses
transform
IAS
management.
An
under-appreciated
strategy
achieve
come
from
bottom-up,
experimental
innovations
(so-called
“seeds”),
which
offer
alternative
visions
what
possible
management
future.
We
present
an
application
participatory
process
that
builds
on
such
create
future,
with
actionable
pathways
guide
change.
Through
series
workshops
practitioners
academics,
we
used
this
explore
positive
futures
South
Africa.
then
identified
set
domains
change,
could
enable
these
actioned
by
appropriate
stakeholders.
The
change
highlight
social–ecological
nature
sector,
interconnected
actions
needed
financial,
cultural,
social,
technological
governance
spheres.
Key
were
need
shift
mindsets
values
society
regarding
as
well
functional
financing.
futuring
offers
way
interrogate
scale
bottom-up
innovations,
thereby
creating
optimism
allowing
stakeholders
engage
constructively
represents
important
step
fostering
potential
Язык: Английский
Quantifying range structure to inform management in invaded landscapes
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
58(2), С. 338 - 349
Опубликована: Окт. 19, 2020
Abstract
The
negative
impact
of
invasive
alien
plants
(IAPs)
in
protected
areas
(PAs)
is
managed
through
control
programmes,
often
using
area‐based
management,
where
identified
IAPs
management
units
are
controlled
simultaneously.
However,
this
approach
has
shortfalls,
including
the
methods
used
to
prioritise
units,
spatial
grain
dependence
and
interdependence
units.
Species‐based
approaches,
though
less
frequently,
usually
aimed
at
eradication.
We
propose
a
Commonness
framework
reconcile
species‐based
viewing
invasion
process
as
population
trajectory
from
uncommon
common.
assigns
species
one
eight
commonness
types
given
scale
three
characteristics:
local
size
(small/large),
geographic
range
(wide/narrow)
pattern
(even/clumped).
These
metrics
were
calculated
comprehensive
fine‐scale
IAP
dataset
Table
Mountain
National
Park,
South
Africa,
six
scales
increasing
grain,
enabling
quantification
effects
species'
structure
on
potential
IAPs.
Most
exhibited
Point
Source
type
fine
grains,
requiring
Rapid
Response,
Reconnaissance
or
Sweeping
strategies.
At
coarser
mostly
classed
within
wide
occupancy
ranges,
with
small
sizes
(Dispersed
Sparse
types).
Control
strategy
currently
applied
area
(best
suited
for
large
populations
across
narrow
range)
should
be
re‐evaluated
progress
made
by
historical
clearing
reducing
commonness.
Using
phylo‐tree,
we
adjacent
that
require
different
strategies
well
changes
species‐specific
goals
particular
sites
coarseness.
For
example,
generally
deemed
common,
which
applied,
may
Response
isolated
and/or
small,
clumped
subpopulations.
Synthesis
applications
.
use
quantify
patterns
plant
multiple
scales.
demonstrate
how
appropriate
same
parts
its
invaded
range,
these
nuances
obscured
coarse
data.
enables
tailoring
interventions
minimise
spread
plants.
Язык: Английский
From planning to implementation: a multi-stakeholder partnership for managing plant invasions in tropical island ecosystems
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2024
Abstract
Effective
management
of
invasive
species
within
protected
areas
requires
innovative
solutions.
In
the
Mascarene's
archipelago,
national
park
Reunion
contains
largest
area
intact
vegetation,
which
faces
alarming
threats
from
alien
plant
species.
response,
local
government
initiated
an
inclusive
partnership
in
2018
involving
decision-makers,
managers,
and
scientists
to
address
An
operational
framework
planning
implementation
has
been
established
encompassing
five
key
steps:
(1)
conduct
a
comprehensive
site
assessment,
(2)
model
future
threats,
(3)
prioritise
interventions,
(4)
implement
actions
through
multi-stakeholder
programme
spanning
multiple
years,
(5)
evaluate
effectiveness
implemented
interventions.
This
study
provides
in-depth
examination
research-action
framework,
illustrating
outputs
for
priority
sites.
Our
survey
covered
over
2500
ha,
quantifying
invasion
degree
three
vegetation
strata
at
fine-scale,
revealed
significant
subalpine
remain
remarkably
pristine.
By
adapting
participatory
conservation
approaches,
we
developed
implementation-level
scale
useful
managers
guided
interventions
on
ground.
The
exemplifies
transdisciplinary
approach
with
broad
array
stakeholders.
Drawing
checklist
essential
components
successful
partnerships,
highlight
insights
this
initiative,
providing
valuable
lessons
managing
invasions
other
regions.
holds
promise
addressing
several
Global
Biodiversity
Framework
Targets
concerning
island
ecosystems
or
landscapes
characterised
by
multi-layered
governance.
Язык: Английский
Práticas de ESG em Ecoturismo Uma Análise Bibliométrica
Revista Rosa dos Ventos - Turismo e Hospitalidade,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(4)
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
The
bibliometric
review
on
ESG
(Environmental,
Social,
and
Governance)
Management
in
Ecotourism
or
Natural
Protected
Areas
revealed
significant
advances
literature
pointed
out
promising
topics
for
future
research.
Although
the
concept
of
emerged
2004,
academic
attention
to
topic
context
tourism
has
intensified
last
five
years.
Research
management
stands
its
emphasis
preservation
conservation
ecosystems,
fauna,
flora.
In
contrast,
studies
focus
financial
indicators
market
competitiveness.
There
are
still
a
few
that
combine
compare
these
two
terms,
especially
regarding
Areas.
This
research
aims
list
point
potential
scenarios
through
review.
research,
basic
nature,
adopts
an
exploratory
descriptive
approach
deepen
knowledge
topics.
data
were
analyzed
using
VOSviewer
Microsoft
Excel
software,
which
allowed
creation
graphs,
tables
figures.
However,
faced
limitations,
such
as
search
terms
exclusively
English
single
platform,
Scopus
Preview.
Язык: Английский