Article
Environmental Sciences
Pierre Courtois, Cesar Martinez, Alban Thomas
Summary: In this study, a cost-benefit optimization framework for the management of invasive alien species (IASs) is proposed. The framework takes into account the spatially explicit costs and benefits of invasion control and incorporates the spatial invasion dynamics. The study applies the framework to the control of primrose willow invasion in a protected area in France and provides recommendations for targeted control on heavily invaded areas that are highly valued by users.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biology
Pablo Garcia-Diaz, Phillip Cassey, Grant Norbury, Xavier Lambin, Lia Montti, J. Cristobal Pizarro, Priscila A. Powell, David F. R. P. Burslem, Mario Cava, Gabriella Damasceno, Laura Fasola, Alessandra Fidelis, Magdalena F. Huerta, Barbara Langdon, Eirini Linardaki, Jaime Moyano, Martin A. Nunez, Anibal Pauchard, Euan Phimister, Eduardo Raffo, Ignacio Roesler, Ignacio Rodriguez-Jorquera, Jorge A. Tomasevic
Summary: Effective long-term management is crucial in addressing the impacts of invasive alien species (IAS) that cannot be eradicated. Key international and transnational management policies often fail to bridge the gap between addressing IAS impacts and controlling IAS populations, highlighting the need for a broader and more effective set of tools to respond to the increasing impacts caused by IAS globally.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Emily A. Stevenson, Peter Robertson, Emily Hickinbotham, Louise Mair, Nigel J. Willby, Aileen Mill, Olaf Booy, Kirsty Witts, Zarah Pattison
Summary: The study focused on the research themes in the invasive non-native species literature and their changes over 35 years. Through analyzing 10,000 article abstracts, the study identified 50 key topics and their interactions within the literature. The study revealed the importance of interdisciplinary research and the need to strengthen the science-policy interface for effective management and conservation of INNS.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Luke J. Potgieter, Namrata Shrestha, Marc W. Cadotte
Summary: The presence of invasive alien plant species in urban areas can have negative impact on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human well-being. Developing a prioritization framework for managing these species in urban landscapes is complex due to conflicting ecological, economic, and social objectives. By utilizing evidence-based and stakeholder-based assessments, a systematic prioritization tool was developed to assist conservation practitioners in selecting priority species for management action in urban areas.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Paula Lorenzo, Maria Cristina Morais
Summary: Current control methods for invasive alien plants (IAPs) are effective in the short-term but not feasible or affordable for long-term or large invaded areas. Therefore, sustainable approaches to control or restrict the spread of aggressive IAPs are urgently needed. The use of waste derived from IAP control actions can contribute to long-term management and preservation of local biodiversity while providing economic returns. However, concerns and risks associated with this strategy should be addressed before implementation.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Maria Cecilia Fachinello, Jair Hernando Castro Romero, Wagner Antonio Chiba de Castro
Summary: Despite the growing body of scientific literature on invasive alien plants in Brazil, there is only 10% providing a definition of invasive species, and lacking verification on impacts, economic or social damages, as well as methods for controlling and mitigating biological invasions. The lack of clear terminology and focus on impacts limits the understanding of IAS of plants in Brazil.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Phillip J. Haubrock, Ross N. Cuthbert, Andrea Sundermann, Christophe Diagne, Marina Golivets, Franck Courchamp
Summary: The economic cost of invasive alien species in Germany between 1960 and 2020 was estimated at US$ 9.8 billion, with potential costs of US$ 8.9 billion. The costs were driven by a broad range of taxa, mainly related to control-related spending and resource damages or losses. With increasing invasion rates, economic costs are expected to rise further, highlighting the need for improved evaluation and reporting to effectively manage invasions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feng Tang, David C. Aldridge
Summary: The study demonstrates that osmotic shock is effective in controlling the invasive brackish water clam Rangia cuneata, with high salinities being able to rapidly kill the clams and even modest increases in salinity potentially preventing their recruitment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irfan Rashid, Ishfaq Ahmad Sheergojri, Ishfaq Ul Rehman, Irfan Rashid
Summary: Invasive species management can have significant impacts on local livelihoods and well-being, with people's perception of these species varying based on factors such as their location in the ecosystem, occupation, and household characteristics. While most participants view invasive species positively in terms of providing ecosystem services, some also recognize the potential negative effects they may have. The primary concern for stakeholders is ensuring the sustainability of their livelihoods, with most not opposing the eradication of invasive species if their livelihoods are secure.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Flavius Balacenoiu, Constantin Netoiu, Romica Tomescu, Dieter Carol Simon, Andrei Buzatu, Dragos Toma, Ion Catilin Petritan
Summary: The invasive alien insect species oak lace bug is rapidly spreading in Europe, where aerial chemical treatments have been found to significantly reduce nymph populations. However, residual populations still lead to re-infestations, with quicker re-infestations and more severe attacks observed after contact insecticide sprays.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Johanna Yletyinen, George L. W. Perry, Olivia R. Burge, Norman W. H. Mason, Philip Stahlmann-Brown
Summary: This study found that micro-scale social factors can determine the efficiency of invasion control to the extent that higher level management strategies become irrelevant. The results emphasize the importance of a management strategy based on both social and ecological factors and highlight the need to integrate adaptive landowner behavior with ecological invasion dynamics. Failure to consider how social and ecological factors interact in invasion landscapes can lead to suboptimal control programs and irreversible environmental change.
Review
Plant Sciences
Marie-Anne Dusz, Francois-Marie Martin, Fanny Dommanget, Anne Petit, Caroline Dechaume-Moncharmont, Andre Evette
Summary: Managing invasive exotic plant species, especially Asian knotweeds, is challenging and tarping is a commonly cited but variable control method. Understanding knotweed biology and implementing practical recommendations, such as covering the entire stand and monitoring regularly, may enhance the efficacy of tarping in controlling knotweed infestations.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Phillip J. Haubrock, Gordon H. Copp, Iva Johovic, Paride Balzani, Alberto F. Inghilesi, Annamaria Nocita, Elena Tricarico
Summary: The North American channel catfish Ictalurus punctatus has been introduced to Europe with little scientific study on its invasive attributes, posing a high risk of invasiveness in regions like Italy. Further research is needed to understand its potential impacts and inform management decisions.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sam Wenaas Perrin, Kim Magnus Baerum, Ingeborg Palm Helland, Anders Gravbrot Finstad
Summary: Invasive alien species pose a significant threat to freshwater ecosystems globally. This study in Norway identified factors such as human behavior, infrastructure development, and lake connectivity as the most influential in determining the likelihood of establishment and future establishment risk of invasive fish species. By synthesizing risk assessments based on open data sources, tools for forecasting invasion hotspots can be constructed to facilitate mitigation actions and management strategies.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Peter A. Robertson, Aileen C. Mill, Tim Adriaens, Niall Moore, Sonia Vanderhoeven, Franz Essl, Olaf Booy
Summary: International agreements require nations to control or eradicate invasive alien species. It is crucial to prioritize the management of invasive alien species due to limited resources. Prioritization based solely on risk assessment without considering management feasibility can lead to inefficient use of resources.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Adam M. Cmiel, Tadeusz Zajac, Katarzyna Zajac, Anna M. Lipinska, Kamil Najberek
Summary: The study simulated the impact of mussel spawning frequency on population growth and extinction probability and found that in different fish infestation probability conditions, the single brood strategy performed best in a good scenario, while in adverse conditions, multiple brood strategies were more conducive to long-term population persistence.
Article
Ecology
Joanna Tusznio, Agata Pietrzyk-Kaszynska, Marcin Rechcinski, Agnieszka Olszanska, Malgorzata Grodzinska-Jurczak
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kamil Najberek, Wojciech Solarz, Wojciech Pusz, Katarzyna Patejuk, Pawel Olejniczak
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kamil Najberek, Andrzej Kosior, Wojciech Solarz
Summary: The study found that invasive alien plant species can decrease pollination of strawberries, particularly affecting the number of bees and hoverflies visiting the flowers. Increasing air temperature also has an impact on bumblebee foraging activities, especially for female workers. Additionally, revisits to probed flowers may weaken the feeding efficiency of bumblebees.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Katarzyna Patejuk, Anna Baturo-Ciesniewska, Kamil Najberek, Wojciech Pusz
Review
Environmental Sciences
Roberto Pascual-Rico, Zebensui Morales-Reyes, Natividad Aguilera-Alcala, Agnieszka Olszanska, Esther Sebastian-Gonzalez, Robin Naidoo, Marcos Moleon, Jorge Lozano, Francisco Botella, Henrik von Wehrden, Berta Martin-Lopez, Jose A. Sanchez-Zapata
Summary: Nature's contributions to people through wild ungulates have both positive and negative impacts on human quality of life. Research on human-ungulate interactions primarily focuses on detrimental effects such as production and biodiversity damage, with less attention to beneficial non-material contributions and effective management tools. The need for increased awareness and research on beneficial contributions and effective management strategies is crucial for promoting co-existence between humans and wild ungulates in the Anthropocene.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kamil Najberek, Wojciech Solarz
Summary: Developing alternative control approaches is crucial for reducing the impact of biological invasions in protected areas. A simple stem-breaking method was proposed and tested for controlling the invasive species Solidago gigantea, showing potential for reducing its reproductive potential and increasing pest pressure. Further large-scale tests are needed to confirm the efficacy of this approach.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
K. Najberek, A. Olszanka, B. Tokarska-Guzik, K. Mazurska, Z. Dajdok, W. Solarz
Summary: Alien plant and animal hosts play a crucial role in the transmission of pathogens. However, there is still limited knowledge on pathogens of many host species. This study collected information on pathogens carried by 118 alien species in Europe to identify the most prevalent pathogen groups and the hosts with the highest number of pathogens. The results showed that the level of infestation differs between habitats and that the number of pathogens increased with the number of publications on host infestation.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kamil Najberek, Wojciech Solarz, Magdalena Gasienica-Staszeczek, Pawel Olejniczak
Summary: Comparative studies on two alien species, Impatiens balfourii and I. glandulifera, with different degrees of invasiveness in Europe, were conducted to identify the factors determining invasiveness. The study found that I. balfourii experienced higher enemy pressure than I. glandulifera, but this did not affect their performance. No evidence of hybridization between the two species was found. Thus, the hypothesis that the evolution of the invasiveness of I. balfourii could be enhanced through hybridization with I. glandulifera was not supported.
JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Agata Pietrzyk-Kaszynska, Agnieszka Olszanska, Marcin Rechcinski, Joanna Tusznio, Malgorzata Grodzinska-Jurczak
Summary: The application of the ecosystem services (ES) concept in policy and decision-making is an important effort in conservation and land use planning. This study compares the conceptualization and application of ES by two groups of stakeholders - experts and local leaders - and finds similarities and differences between their perspectives.
Article
Agronomy
Katarzyna Patejuk, Pawel Czachura, Anna Baturo-Ciesniewska, Magdalena Owczarek-Koscielniak, Wojciech Pusz, Kamil Najberek, Marcin Piatek
Summary: The boxelder maple is a common tree species in North America. It was introduced to Europe as an ornamental plant in the 17th century, leading to uncontrolled expansion and threatening local ecosystems. Fungal development on the seeds and pedicels of invasive alien species was observed in Wroclaw, Poland, in 2017 and 2021. Morphological and phylogenetic analyses identified a new species of Colletotrichum, named Colletotrichum acericola, which is likely native to North America based on comparisons with GenBank sequences.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Agata Pietrzyk-Kaszynska, Agnieszka Olszanska, Kamil Najberek, Rafal Maciaszek, Wojciech Solarz
Summary: Biological invasions pose a major threat to biodiversity worldwide, and legislation is used to address this issue. However, the implementation of the European Union's regulation on invasive alien species (IAS) in Poland highlights the negative consequences of an unclear and disorganized process. Many researchers did not comply with the new legal requirements, risking the success of their projects. This example emphasizes the need for intermediate solutions that allow researchers more flexibility and time to adapt to policy changes and minimize the negative impacts on scientific progress.
CONSERVATION LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kamil Najberek, Wojciech Solarz, Wojciech Wysoczanski, Ewa Wegrzyn, Pawel Olejniczak
Summary: This study identified fungal pathogens that infest the flowers of the invasive alien plant Himalayan balsam, affecting pollination effectiveness and increasing pathogen transmission. Factors such as plant size, flower morphology, temperature, and sunlight influence pathogen presence and pollinator numbers. The findings highlight the potential threat of this plant species on native biodiversity and crop production. Rating: 8/10.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Boon, Jurian Vincent Meijering, Robbert Biesbroek, Fulco Ludwig
Summary: This article introduces a global Delphi study, which presents a widely supported definition for successful climate services. The definition emphasizes the importance of user satisfaction and highlights the need for climate service developers to consider climate change uncertainties, build trust and capacity with users, and tailor interactions based on user needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Xiangyu Jia, Zeren Gongbu, Dingling He, Wenjun Li
Summary: This study conducted research in two villages on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China and found that the village with interactive and supportive government involvement achieved better outcomes compared to the village with forceful government intervention. This highlights the importance of congruence between government actions and community demands in developing self-governance institutions for natural resource management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study found that climate messages centered around the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are more effective in strengthening intentions to adopt energy reduction behaviors. However, they are limited in motivating more impactful civic and social behaviors, including those seeking to influence climate policy support. Messages emphasizing collective efficacy can enhance message effect and influence the uptake of a broader range of behaviors. Emotions related to distress played a significant role in this effect. This research offers an alternative for expanding beyond traditional climate communication strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Potts, Emma J. S. Ferranti, Joshua D. Vande Hey
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to integrating satellite data into air quality management and proposes the creation of a network of experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between scientific research and air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amber W. Datta, Carina Wyborn, Brian C. Chaffin, Michele L. Barnes
Summary: Extreme climate events are changing social-ecological systems and challenging environmental governance paradigms. This study explores governance actors' perspectives on the future of reef management after a crisis and finds that multiple and conflicting visions are shaping the trajectory of coral reef governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ranjan Datta, Prarthona Datta
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of learning climate change solutions from the activities of cross-cultural children, and introduces reflective learning, Indigenous Elders land-based teaching, music and arts learning, and positive interactions with cross-cultural children in a cross-cultural community garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Lydia Stounberg, Karen Timmerman, Karsten Dahl, Maurizio Pinna, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: To combat biodiversity loss, the European Union established the Natura 2000 network. However, some sites are still not mapped, and habitats remain undefined. This study compared the definitions of blue mussel reefs in different EU member states and identified significant variations in parameters and limits used for reef identification. The study also highlighted the need for compatible and justified habitat definitions to ensure a consistent level of protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shilpi Kundu, Edward A. Morgan, James C. R. Smart
Summary: Climate change impacts in low lying coastal areas, like Bangladesh, are negatively affecting food and livelihood security, necessitating adaptation measures to build resilience. However, the effective implementation of these measures is hindered by a lack of local-level knowledge.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodore Tallent, Aiora Zabala
Summary: This study explores how pluralism and social equity are incorporated into the governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the field of conservation. Using a conceptual framework of social equity, the researchers analyze five exemplary cases to understand how practitioners assimilate these principles into their practices and governance processes. The findings highlight a strong commitment to participation and involvement of local communities, along with practices that aim to foster actor participation, build local capacity, and strengthen ownership. The study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse voices, perspectives, and forms of knowledge in conservation governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karabi Bezboruah, Amruta Sakalker, Michelle Hummel, Oswald Jenewein, Kathryn Masten, Yonghe Liu
Summary: This study examines the role of a rural, community-based nonprofit organization in addressing coastal flooding. Through an analysis of the Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association (IOBCWA) in Texas, the study finds that the organization has improved the community's adaptive capacity through activities such as community organizing, advocacy, data collection, resident capacity building, and regional communication networks. However, more policies, partnerships, and inclusion of socially vulnerable groups are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heli Saarikoski, Suvi Vikstrom, Lasse Peltonen
Summary: This paper examines the cormorant conflict in Finland, highlighting the frame conflict resulting from different scales of analysis. The study finds that knowledge co-production processes have the potential to address environmental conflicts and generate practical and contextually appropriate knowledge. Key factors include participants' control over information and third-party facilitation of dialogue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Terry, Azucena Castro, Bwalya Chibwe, Geci Karuri-Sebina, Codruta Savu, Laura Pereira
Summary: The practice of envisioning the future has deep roots in African traditions, but is not widely used in conventional futuring methodologies. To achieve a decolonial approach to futuring, it is important to consider diverse pasts and storytelling forms. Stories can serve as mechanisms of power, healing, and diversification, leading to more just and ecologically sustainable futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Priya Chetri, Upasna Sharma, P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Summary: Previous studies have overlooked the role of information in farmers' capacity to adapt to weather and climate variability. This paper examines the relationship between farmers' access to weather information and the uptake of farm-level adaptation strategies, and highlights the potential of information in improving farmers' adaptive capacity. The paper also emphasizes the moderating effect of farmers' social ecosystem on this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baker Matovu, Floor Brouwer, Raimund Bleischwitz, Firas Aljanabi, Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz
Summary: This paper proposes a novel framework for sustainable sand mining based on Ecosystem Service Assessment. It analyzes the case of Kerala, India to demonstrate the impacts of sand mining on local ecosystems and livelihoods. The article also highlights seven key steps that can guide sustainable sand mining and promote integrated governance systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
