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Assessing the efficacy and ecology of biocontrol and biomanipulation for managing invasive pest fish.

Published online: 23 Sep 2015

Authors: Davies, G. D. & Britton, J. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Management of non-native species aims to prevent biological invasions using actions including control and containment of the potential invader. Biocon...

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Invasive plants and water resources in the Western Cape Province, South Africa: modelling the consequences of a lack of management.

Published online: 14 Jun 1996

Authors: Maitre, D. C. le & Wilgen, B. W. van & Chapman, R. A. & McKelly, D. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The invasion of fynbos shrublands by woody weed species can reduce the water yield from catchment areas dramatically. The consequences of uncontrolled...

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Habitat invasions by alien plants: a quantitative comparison among Mediterranean, subcontinental and oceanic regions of Europe.

Published online: 23 Apr 2008

Authors: Chytrý, M. & Maskell, L. C. & Pino, J. & Pyšek, P. & Vilà, M. & Font, X. & Smart, S. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Although invasions by alien plants are major threats to the biodiversity of natural habitats, individual habitats vary considerably in their susceptib...

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Indirect effects of invasive Burmese pythons on ecosystems in southern Florida.

Published online: 11 Oct 2017

Authors: Willson, J. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive predators can dramatically alter ecosystems through both direct predation and indirect effects such as tropic cascades. However, most example...

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An experimental application of Hypena opulenta as a biocontrol agent for the invasive vine Vincetoxicum rossicum.

Published online: 15 Sep 2020

Authors: Livingstone, S. W. & Smith, S. M. & Bourchier, R. S. & Ryan, K. & Roberto, A. & Cadotte, M. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Pre-release testing for biological control agents is focused primarily on assessment of host-range specificity and safety of potential agents. Agent i...

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Cost-effective monitoring of biological invasions under global change: a model-based framework.

Published online: 28 Sep 2016

Authors: Vicente, J. R. & Alagador, D. & Guerra, C. & Alonso, J. M. & Kueffer, C. & Vaz, A. S. & Fernandes, R. F. & Cabral, J. A. & Araújo, M. B. & Honrado, J. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ecological monitoring programmes are designed to detect and measure changes in biodiversity and ecosystems. In the case of biological invasions, they ...

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Personality, sex and capture biases: challenges for predator monitoring and management.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Authors: Johnstone, K. C. & Price, C. & Garvey, P. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The behaviour of vertebrate pests, such as invasive species and nuisance native animals, towards control devices present a major challenge for wildlif...

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Incorporating management action suitability in conservation plans.

Published online: 05 Nov 2022

Authors: Carter, Z. T. & Hanson, J. O. & Perry, G. L. W. & Russell, J. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Conservation decision makers must negotiate social and technical complexities to achieve desired biodiversity outcomes. Quantitative models can inform...

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Timber import and the risk of forest pest introductions.

Published online: 04 Mar 2009

Authors: Skarpaas, O. & Økland, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many invasive species are introduced by trade, and there is a need for studies of pre-emptive measures to lower the risk of introductions, as post-est...

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Loss of bumblebees is a loss to farmers.

Published online: 23 Jul 2020

Content type: Miscellaneous

This paper summarizes the results of a study conducted in Argentina, which introduced honeybee (Apis mellifera) hives and colonies of the native black...

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