Invasive species are the subset of established non-native alien or naturalized species that are a threat to native species and biodiversity. The term "invasive" is poorly defined … Meer weergeven

Non-native species have many vectors, but most are associated with human activity. Natural range extensions are common, but … Meer weergeven

Invasive species can affect the invaded habitats and bioregions adversely, causing ecological, environmental, or economic damage. Meer weergeven

Humans are versatile enough to remediate adverse effects of species invasions. The public is motivated by invasive species that impact their local area. The control of alien … Meer weergeven

Typically, an introduced species must survive at low population densities before it becomes invasive in a new location. At low population densities, it can be difficult for the introduced species to reproduce and maintain itself in a new location, so a species … Meer weergeven

The entomologist Chris D. Thomas argues that most introduced species are neutral or beneficial with respect to other species but this is a … Meer weergeven

Accurately predicting the impacts of non-native plants can be an especially effective management option because most introductions … Meer weergeven