More than a Bit of Fun: The Multiple Outcomes of a Bioblitz

BioScience, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 73(3), С. 168 - 181

Опубликована: Март 1, 2023

Abstract Bioblitzes are a popular approach to engage people and collect biodiversity data. Despite this, few studies have actually evaluated the multiple outcomes of bioblitz activities. We used systematic review, an analysis data from more than 1000 bioblitzes, detailed one specific inform our inquiry. five possible outcomes, which were creating species inventory, engaging in biological recording, enhancing learning about nature, discovering new area, promoting organization. conclude that bioblitzes diverse but overall effective at their aims advantages over unstructured recording. demonstrate for first time increase recording activity participants several months after event. In addition, we provide evidence bringing organizations together build communities professionals amateurs, critical conserving protecting biodiversity.

Язык: Английский

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Ecosystem services in a changing environment

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2019, Номер 702, С. 135008 - 135008

Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2019

Язык: Английский

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Five major invasive alien tree species in European Union forest habitat types of the Alpine and Continental biogeographical regions

Journal for Nature Conservation, Год журнала: 2017, Номер 43, С. 227 - 238

Опубликована: Июль 23, 2017

Язык: Английский

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Beyond protocols: improving the reliability of expert-based risk analysis underpinning invasive species policies

Biological Invasions, Год журнала: 2017, Номер 19(9), С. 2507 - 2517

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2017

Risk assessment tools for listing invasive alien species need to incorporate all available evidence and expertise. Beyond the wealth of protocols developed date, we argue that current way performing risk analysis has several shortcomings. In particular, lack data on ecological impacts, transparency repeatability assessments as well incorporation uncertainty should be explicitly considered. We recommend improved quality control through formalized peer review with clear feedback between assessors reviewers. Alternatively, a consensus building process can applied better capture opinions different experts, thereby maximizing evidential basis. Elaborating manageability is further needed fully answer requirements. Tackling issue urges handling acquired information exploration methods decision making biodiversity management. This crucial efficient conservation resource allocation uptake by stakeholders public.

Язык: Английский

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Spatially explicit models as tools for implementing effective management strategies for invasive alien mammals

Mammal Review, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 50(2), С. 187 - 199

Опубликована: Март 4, 2020

Abstract Invasive alien species are major drivers of global change that can have severe impacts on biodiversity and human well‐being. Management strategies implemented to mitigate these based a hierarchical approach, from prevention invasion, via early warning rapid response, invasive management. We evaluated how different classes spatially explicit models been used as predictive tools improve the effectiveness management strategies. A review literature published between 2000 2019 was undertaken retrieve studies addressing mammal through models. collected 62 studies, dealing with 70 (27%) 261 considered be introduced worldwide. Most dealt orders Rodentia (34%), Artiodactyla Carnivora (both 24%); most commonly studied families were Sciuridae (13%) Muridae (12%). (73%) provided spatial predictions potential spread, while only ca. 15% included evaluations options. About 29% useful in risk assessment procedures, but because they presented climatic suitability worldwide, modelling before locally still lacking for mammals. With some exceptions, population little used, probably perceived need detailed information life history parameters. Spatially relatively few mammals, them covered restricted pool species. climate matching evaluate geographic areas worldwide or possibility already established spreading further. Modelling procedures could tool assess establishment not yet present an area likely arrive; however, such

Язык: Английский

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A horizon scan exercise for aquatic invasive alien species in Iberian inland waters

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 869, С. 161798 - 161798

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2023

As the number of introduced species keeps increasing unabatedly, identifying and prioritising current potential Invasive Alien Species (IAS) has become essential to manage them. Horizon Scanning (HS), defined as an exploration threats, is considered a fundamental component IAS management. By combining scientific knowledge on taxa with expert opinion, we identified most relevant aquatic in Iberian Peninsula, i.e., those greatest geographic extent (or probability introduction), severe ecological, economic human health impacts, difficulty acceptability We highlighted 126 already present inland waters (i.e., Concern list) 89 high being near future Alert list), which 24 10 IAS, respectively, were management priority after receiving highest scores assessment top-ranked IAS). In both lists, belonging four thematic groups (plants, freshwater invertebrates, estuarine vertebrates) having been through various pathways from different regions world classified according their main functional feeding groups. Also, latest update list Union concern pursuant Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 includes only 12 for while national lists incorporate vast majority This fact underlines great importance prioritisation exercises at biogeographical scales step prior risk analyses inclusion lists. HS provides robust cost-effective strategy decision-makers stakeholders prioritise use limited resources prevention Although applied transnational level European biodiversity hotspot, this approach designed application any geographical or administrative scale, including continental one.

Язык: Английский

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INVASIVESNET towards an International Association for Open Knowledge on Invasive Alien Species

Management of Biological Invasions, Год журнала: 2016, Номер 7(2), С. 131 - 139

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2016

In a world where invasive alien species (IAS) are recognised as one of the major threats to biodiversity, leading scientists from five continents have come together propose concept developing an international association for open knowledge and data on IAS-termed "INVASIVESNET".This new will facilitate greater understanding improved management biological invasions globally, by sustainable network networks effective exchange.In addition their inclusion in CBD Strategic Plan Biodiversity, increasing ecological, social, cultural economic impacts associated with IAS driven development multiple legal instruments policies.This increases need co-ordination, co-operation, information exchange among scientists, management, community practice public.INVASIVESNET be formed linking existing interested stakeholders including national expert working groups initiatives, individual database managers, thematic access journals, environmental agencies, practitioners, industry, non-government organisations, citizens educational bodies.The develop technical tools cyberinfrastructure collection, dissemination IAS; create communication platform global stakeholders; promote coordination collaboration through meetings, workshops, education, training outreach.To date, sustainability many strategic initiatives unfortunately been hampered time-limited grants or funding cycles.Recognising that globally coordinated ongoing, we aim sharing connect outputs research inform consequential societal challenges arising introductions.INVASIVESNET provide dynamic enduring ensure continuity connections practice, science management.

Язык: Английский

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Scientific and Normative Foundations for the Valuation of Alien-Species Impacts: Thirteen Core Principles

BioScience, Год журнала: 2016, Номер unknown, С. biw160 - biw160

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2016

Biological invasions cause many impacts that differ widely in how they are perceived. We argue conflicts the valuation of alien species attributable to differences framing issue and implicit assumptions—such often not acknowledged. present 13 principles can help guide therefore inform management species. Seven these relate science domain, representing aspects change caused by be measured or otherwise assessed using scientific methods. The remaining six invoke values, risk perception, environmental ethics, but also cognitive motivational decision biases. illustrate consequences insufficient appreciation principles. Finally, we provide guidance rooted political agreements ethics for improving consideration appropriate tools decisions relating

Язык: Английский

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Assessing the socio-economic impacts of priority marine invasive fishes in the Mediterranean with the newly proposed SEICAT methodology

Mediterranean Marine Science, Год журнала: 2018, Номер 19(1), С. 107 - 107

Опубликована: Май 23, 2018

The assessment of impacts alien species is one the most critical steps for prioritisation policy and management actions this requires schemes that can compare across different taxa, ecosystems socio-economic contexts. Environmental Socio-Economic Impact Classification Alien Species (EICAT SEICAT) are two methodologies facilitate such comparisons. They classify taxa along a 5-level, semi-quantitative scale based on magnitude their environment human well-being, respectively. In study, we applied both protocols to seven invasive marine fishes already considered “high-risk” have been singled out monitoring in relation fisheries Mediterranean (Plotosus lineatus, Pterois miles/volitans, Fistularia commersonii, Lagocephalus sceleratus, Siganus rivulatus/Siganus luridus Saurida lessepsianus). Here, focus particular impacts. By systematically reviewing published literature scoring demonstrated show with highest environmental (Major) P. miles/volitans siganids. contrast, L. sceleratus had impact (Moderate) number records. high uniform densities lineatus caused widespread, albeit less severe, invaded areas. Human activities primarily affected by selected commercial recreational fishing other uses sea through on, mainly, material assets health. We found significant data gaps regarding species’ impacts, especially relating predation, make specific recommendations future research. links between cultural dimensions, poorly documented require novel approaches. Surveys specifically adapted capture distinction classes would strengthen our confidence assessments better inform decision-making.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing the assessments: evaluation of four impact assessment protocols for invasive alien species

Diversity and Distributions, Год журнала: 2017, Номер 23(3), С. 297 - 307

Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2017

Abstract Aim Effective policy and management responses to the multiple threats posed by invasive alien species ( IAS ) rely on ability assess their impacts before conclusive empirical evidence is available. A plethora of different risk and/or impact assessment protocols have been proposed, but it remains unclear whether, how why outcomes such may differ. Location Europe. Methods Here, we present an in‐depth evaluation informed consistency four prominent for assessing EICAT , GISS Harmonia + NNRA ), using two non‐native parrots in Europe: widespread ring‐necked parakeet Psittacula krameri rapidly spreading monk Myiopsitta monachus ). Results Our findings show that procedures used influence outcomes. We find robust prioritization can be obtained based most severe documented impacts, as all yield consistent across categories. Additive scoring offers complementary, more subtle information especially relevant guiding decisions regarding already established species. Such will also strongly benefit from consensus approaches reduce disagreement between experts, fostering uptake scientific advice into policy‐making decisions. Main conclusions Invasive assessments should take advantage capacity consolidate discussion agreement experts. results suggest decision‐makers could use protocol fit purpose, condition they apply a precautionary approach considering only. recommend screening high‐impact performed basis than current ad hoc practices, at least easiest reporting confidence scores.

Язык: Английский

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