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Impact of non-native invasive plant species cover on phytoplankton and zooplankton communities in temperate ponds Vrije Universiteit Brussel
More than one-third of non-native freshwater organisms are known
to cause ecological impacts, but there is still a knowledge gap on how impacts are related to non-native plant abundance. We investigated the relationship between coverage of three aquatic non-native invasive species Hydrocotyle ranunculoides, Ludwigia grandiflora and Myriophyllum aquaticum and phytoplankton and zooplankton abundances. We hypothesized that uninvaded ...
to cause ecological impacts, but there is still a knowledge gap on how impacts are related to non-native plant abundance. We investigated the relationship between coverage of three aquatic non-native invasive species Hydrocotyle ranunculoides, Ludwigia grandiflora and Myriophyllum aquaticum and phytoplankton and zooplankton abundances. We hypothesized that uninvaded ...
Strangers in paradise : the challenge of invasive alien species to (the implementation of) Earth Jurisprudence in Europe Ghent University
This chapter discusses one of the ‘hard cases’ of nature’s rights: the case of invasive alien species. The question is how to balance the conservation of endangered species with the individual interests of invasive species. In this chapter, some of the recurring contradictions in the rights of nature framework are tackled through the lens of invasive species. Taking the case of the grey squirrel (sciurus carolimensis) as a starting point, the ...
An unified framework to model the potential and realized distributions of invasive species within the invaded range KU Leuven
© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd Aim: To propose a species distribution modelling framework and its companion “iSDM” R package for predicting the potential and realized distributions of invasive species within the invaded range. Location: Northern France. Methods: The non-equilibrium distribution of invasive species with the environment within the invaded range affects the environmental representativeness of species presence–absence data ...
Combating invasive species with data Meise Botanic Garden
Invasive species can be a serious threat to the conservation of native biodiversity, but damaging biological invasions are not inevitable if an invasion is caught early. To stop an invasion you need to be prepared; you need to know what to look out for; you need to find the onset quickly; you must know how to control it and you need to monitor the success of the control measures. All of these requirements depend on access to biological ...
Atlantic coastal dunes under threat! Invasive Alien Species and the LIFE DUNIAS project. Research Institute for Nature and Forest
The Bioblitz as a tool for engaging scientists and the public in invasive species monitoring Research Institute for Nature and Forest
Bioblitz surveys are a citizen science methodology to record all the living species in an area within a limited timeframe. Simultaneously, organizers can raise awareness on biodiversity and environmental issues and participants can learn a lot about species and scientific methodology. The survey creates opportunities for engagement and interaction between scientists, naturalists, policymakers and local communities. Bioblitzes can have different ...
Mapping an invasive bryophyte species using hyperspectral remote sensing data KU Leuven
Reliable distribution maps are crucial for the management of invasive plant species. An alternative to traditional field surveys is the use of remote sensing data, which allows coverage of large areas. However, most remote sensing studies on invasive plant species focus on mapping large stands of easily detectable study species. In this study, we used hyperspectral remote sensing data in combination with field data to derive a distribution map ...
The large-scale removal of mammalian invasive alien species in northern europe. Research Institute for Nature and Forest
Numerous examples exist of successful mammalian invasive alien species (IAS) eradications from small islands (<10km2), but few from more extensive areas. We review 15 large-scale removals (mean area = 2,627km2) from Northern Europe since the 1900; including edible dormouse, muskrat, coypu, Himalayan porcupine, Pallas’ and grey squirrels and American mink; each primarily based on daily checking of static traps. Objectives included true ...
How Open Science is changing the Paradigm for Biodiversity Research: The Case of Invasive Species Research Institute for Nature and Forest
— Traditionally research has been thought of as a linear flow, from having an idea, collecting data, analysing the result, writing the paper and then going onto the next idea. However, as any researcher knows, scientific research is oftenconsiderably more chaotic than this. Ideas rarely survive the reality of real data andnew evidence often derails what seems to be a good plan. Furthermore, this one-off model of research is unsuitable for ...