Drought Disaster Risk Adaptation through Ecosystem Services-Based Solutions: Way Forward for South Africa

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 13(8), С. 4132 - 4132

Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2021

Ecosystem services refer to the direct and indirect benefits humanity from an ecosystem. The ability spatially incorporate multiple biophysical environments is crucial ecosystem services, thus promoting cooperation between science policy in seeking solutions global challenges, including drought disasters. Therefore, understanding for instance, forest/vegetation view of contributing disaster risk adaptation critical human-nature interactions proper sustainable conservation thereof. No known study has been done on their contributions management or other climate South Africa. This aimed at quantifying based It was identified that society have directly affected by anthropogenic natural phenomena, thereby influencing severity its impacts. These impacts associated risks are evident globally, We found out ecosystems Africa extremely vulnerable recurrent disasters, such as droughts. To achieve long-term drought-related feedback mechanisms human-natural related factors services-based need be understood planned. Timely spatiotemporal assessment, planning strategies considered find ways forward combating

Язык: Английский

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Three New Alien Taxa for Europe and a Chorological Update on the Alien Vascular Flora of Calabria (Southern Italy)

Plants, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 9(9), С. 1181 - 1181

Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2020

Knowledge on alien species is needed nowadays to protect natural habitats and prevent ecological damage. The presence of new plant in Italy increasing every day. Calabria, its southernmost region, not yet well known with regard this aspect. Thanks fieldwork, sampling, observing many exotic plants here, we report data 34 taxa. In particular, found three taxa for Europe (Cascabela thevetia, Ipomoea setosa subsp. pavonii, Tecoma stans), (Brugmansia aurea, Narcissus ‘Cotinga’, ‘Erlicheer’), one the Italian Peninsula (Luffa aegyptiaca), 21 Calabria (Allium cepa, Asparagus setaceus, Bassia scoparia, Beta vulgaris vulgaris, Bidens formosa, Casuarina equisetifolia, Cedrus atlantica, Chlorophytum comosum, Cucurbita maxima maxima, Dolichandra unguis-cati, Fagopyrum esculentum, Freesia alba, Juglans regia, Kalanchoë delagoënsis, Passiflora caerulea, Portulaca grandiflora, Prunus armeniaca, dulcis, Solanum tuberosum, Tradescantia sillamontana, Washingtonia filifera). Furthermore, provide first geolocalized record Araujia sericifera, confirmation Oxalis stricta, propose a change status four (Cenchrus Salpichroa origanifolia, Sesbania punicea, Nothoscordum gracile) Calabria. updated knowledge could allow prevention other entries eliminate potential threat habitats.

Язык: Английский

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A bridge between tourism and nature conservation: boardwalks effects on coastal dune vegetation

Journal of Coastal Conservation, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Niche width analyses facilitate identification of high-risk endemic species at high altitudes in western Himalayas

Ecological Indicators, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 126, С. 107653 - 107653

Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2021

High-elevation mountain communities are progressively threatened by habitat fragmentation and climate change resulting in shift biodiversity loss. Despite it, very few studies have focussed on niche distribution diversity pattern of non-native native plant species high communities, their role identifying endemic with extinction risk Himalayas. To determine width based the nativity, ascertain conservation prioritization endemic/native species, four sites were selected western We analysed indices (based native, non-native, total species) such as Species richness, Simpson index, Chao-1 Whittaker index (βw), across elevational gradient study sites. Non-native found to thrive lower elevations. The declined increase elevation, but a had broad (habitat generalist). Such generalist may lead displacement or specialist (having narrow width). like Aconitum heterophyllum, violaceum, Bergenia stracheyi, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Jurinea dolomiaea, Sinopodophyllum hexandrum, Morina longifolia, Roscoea alpina etc. width. will face an due upward species. more susceptible accelerated spread influenced change. This emphasizes crucial need implement strategies for control describing compositional changes at higher elevations, aids efficiently identify conserve under risk.

Язык: Английский

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Alien Plants of Kyrgyzstan: The First Complete Inventory, Distributions and Main Patterns

Plants, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(2), С. 286 - 286

Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2024

The first inventory of casual and naturalised alien plants Kyrgyzstan is based on an overview published data, which were re-assessed re-evaluated using modern standards. Altogether, 151 species registered in the country, nearly 40% became naturalised. total number plant proportion aliens are relatively low due to harsh climatic conditions (high aridity continentality) predominantly high elevations. highest originated from Mediterranean, can be explained by some common features between this area Central Asia, but half ten most harmful Americas. intensity invasions was greatest during period Russian Empire USSR, rapid accumulation continues independent Kyrgyzstan. uneven distribution different elevations across its regions, as well concentration agricultural activities human population along warm lowland depressions. More research required uncover pathways particular times introduction produce detailed maps.

Язык: Английский

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Modeling the geographic spread and proliferation of invasive alien plants (IAPs) into new ecosystems using multi-source data and multiple predictive models in the Heuningnes catchment, South Africa

GIScience & Remote Sensing, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 58(4), С. 483 - 500

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2021

The geographic spread and proliferation of Invasive Alien Plants (IAPs) into new ecosystems requires accurate, constant, frequent monitoring particularly under the changing climate to ensure integrity resilience affected as well vulnerable ecosystems. This study thus aimed understand distribution shifts IAPs factors influencing such at catchment scale minimize their risks impacts through effective management. Three machine learning Species Distribution Modeling (SDM) techniques, namely, Random Forest (RF), Maximum Entropy (MaxEnt), Boosted Regression Trees (BRT) respective ensemble model were used predict potential within catchment. current future bioclimatic variables, environmental Sentinel-2 Multispectral Instrument satellite data fit models areas risk invasions in Heuningnes catchment, South Africa. present two climatic scenarios from Community Climate System Model (CCSM4) considered modeling these species. represented minimum maximum atmospheric carbon Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) 2.6 8.5 for 2050 (average 2041–2060). results show that are predicted expand influence change Concurrently, riparian zones, bare areas, native vegetation which is rich biodiversity will greatly be affected. mean diurnal range (Bio2), warmest quarter temperature (Bio5), precipitation (Bio18) most important variables spatial Comparatively, all successful predicting scenarios. BRT, MaxEnt, RF with an Area Under Curve (AUC) 0.89, 0.92, 0.94, respectively. highlighted importance multi-source multiple predictive IAP distribution. this provide baseline information land management, planning, continuous further

Язык: Английский

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Anthropogenic and environmental determinants of alien plant species spatial distribution on an island scale

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 805, С. 150314 - 150314

Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Measuring Alpha and Beta Diversity by Field and Remote-Sensing Data: A Challenge for Coastal Dunes Biodiversity Monitoring

Remote Sensing, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 13(10), С. 1928 - 1928

Опубликована: Май 15, 2021

Combining field collected and remotely sensed (RS) data represents one of the most promising approaches for an extensive up-to-date ecosystem assessment. We investigated potential so called spectral variability hypothesis (SVH) in linking field-collected remote-sensed Mediterranean coastal dunes explored if diversity provides reliable information to monitor floristic diversity, as well consistency such altered ecosystems due plant invasions. analyzed alpha beta integrating Remote-Sensing PlanetScope Tyrrhenian coast (Central Italy). relationship among (species richness, Shannon index, inverse Simpson index) (distance from centroid through linear regressions. For we implemented a distance decay model (DDM) relating pairwise (Jaccard similarities Bray–Curtis (Euclidean distance) measures. observed positive between heterogeneity with richness reporting higher R score. As DDM, found significant similarity Euclidean distance. provided first assessment RS dune habitats (i.e., natural or invaded). SVH evidence about estimating complex dynamic landscapes.

Язык: Английский

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The invasion history of Elodea canadensis and E. nuttallii (Hydrocharitaceae) in Italy from herbarium accessions, field records and historical literature

Biological Invasions, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 25(3), С. 827 - 846

Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2022

Abstract We analysed the invasion history of two North American macrophytes ( Elodea canadensis and E. nuttallii ) in Italy, through an accurate census all available herbarium field records, dating between 1850 2019, a rich literature collection describing initial introduction naturalisation phase that supports results obtained by occurrence records. arrived Italy before 1866 had phases, 1890s 1920s 1990s 2000s; , probably 1970s, started invading 2000 is still ongoing. Botanical gardens fish farming played crucial role dispersal both species. The current range species centred northern with scattered occurrences central southern regions. River Po represents barrier to Mediterranean region strategic monitoring site prevent peninsula. study detects differences niches during habitat switch occurred after 1980 their expansion phases. For corresponds second round. Further research can clarify whether round due confusion recently introduced cryptic new genotype, post-introduction evolution, or just increased scientific interest biological invasions.

Язык: Английский

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New Data on Native and Alien Vascular Flora of Sicily (Italy): New Findings and Updates

Plants, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(9), С. 1743 - 1743

Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2023

In this paper, based on fieldwork and herbaria surveys, new data concerning the presence of 32 native alien vascular species for Sicily (Italy) are provided. Among species, occurrence following taxa is reported first time or confirmed after many decades non-observation: Aira multiculmis, Arum maculatum, Carex flacca subsp. flacca, Mentha longifolia, Oxybasis chenopodioides, Najas minor Xiphion junceum. Furthermore, we document three (Cornus mas, Juncus foliosus Limonium avei) that, despite being repeatedly observed in literature, inexplicably omitted by most recent authoritative checklists regarding flora Italy. Finally, fifteen to (including one Europe, i.e., Pyrus betulifolia) seven poorly documented allochthonous island, two them, a status change proposed. These records allow us better define European national distribution targeted offer insights Sicily.

Язык: Английский

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