A major challenge for the management of biological invasions is to ensure that data and
information from basic inventories and ecological research are used alongside data from the …

Compared to other facets of invasion science, the impacts of biological invasions have been
understudied, but many studies have been published in the last decade. This paper reviews …

This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological
invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three …

Invasion biology is a growing discipline with clear ecological, social and economic
implications. A wide range of research effort is thus required to address the invasion …

There is a strong bias concerning the regions of the globe where research on biological
invasions is conducted, with notably lower representation of developing countries. However …

Managing biological invasions relies on good global coverage of species distributions.
Accurate information on alien species distributions, obtained from international policy and …

Aim We develop a framework for quantifying invasions based on lagged trends in invasions
('invasion debt') with the aim of identifying appropriate metrics to quantify delayed responses …

Our understanding and management of biological invasions relies on our ability to classify
and conceptualise the phenomenon. This need has stimulated the development of a …

This chapter describes the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology in
South Africa, and reviews how its structure and functioning has evolved over time. The …

Risk analysis is an important decision-support tool for the management of biological
invasions. South Africa, as a signatory to international agreements, has enacted legislation …