Understanding which species are introduced and become invasive, and why, are central questions in invasion science. Comparative studies on model taxa have provided important …
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 …
Planted forests of alien tree species make significant contributions to the economy and provide multiple products and ecosystem services On the other hand, non-native trees now …
M Ni, M Vellend - New Phytologist, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Many plant species are predicted to migrate poleward in response to climate change. Species distribution models (SDMs) have been widely used to quantify future suitable …
Macroecology is the study of patterns, and the processes that determine those patterns, in the distribution and abundance of organisms at large scales, whether they be spatial (from …
Invasive non-native species are often more prevalent in cities than in rural areas because of numerous environmental disturbances and higher propagule pressure. Attempts to manage …
Thousands of plant species have been introduced, intentionally and accidentally, to South Africa from many parts of the world. Alien plants are now conspicuous features of many …
LS Koutika, DM Richardson - Forest Ecosystems, 2019 - Springer
Background Acacia mangium, a fast-growing tree native to parts of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia, has been cultivated outside its native environment and introduced into …
Cultural heritage sites such as historical or sacred areas provide suitable habitats for plants and play an important role in nature conservation, particularly in human-modified contexts …