Challenges and solutions in early detection, rapid response and communication about potential invasive alien species in forests

Groot, Maarten de; O’Hanlon, Richard; Bullas‐Appleton, Erin; Csóka, György; Csiszár, Ágnes; Faccoli, Massimo; Gervasini, Eugenio; Kirichenko, Natalia; Korda, Márton; Marinšek, Aleksander; Robinson, Nikki; Shuttleworth, Craig M.; Sweeney, Jon; Tricarico, Elena; Verbrugge, Laura; Zidar, Simon; Veenvliet, Jana Kus

doi:10.3391/mbi.2020.11.4.02

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“…Although the benefits of early detection of incipient invasion in natural habitats are well recognized, so are the difficulties associated with it 18 – 20 . Detection of early invasion foci is usually fortuitous 16 , and citizen collaboration is important in increasing the probability of registering these situations.…”

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Common juniper, an overlooked conifer with high invasion potential in protected areas of Patagonia

Franzese

Ripa

2023

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The benefits of early detection of biological invasions are widely recognized, especially for protected areas (PAs). However, research on incipient invasive plant species is scarce compared to species with a recognized history of invasion. Here, we characterized the invasion status of the non-native conifer Juniperus communis in PAs and interface areas of Andean Patagonia, Argentina. We mapped its distribution and described both the invasion and the environments this species inhabits through field studies, a literature review, and a citizen science initiative. We also modeled the species’ potential distribution by comparing the climatic characteristics of its native range with those of the introduced ranges studied. The results show that J. communis is now widely distributed in the region, occurring naturally in diverse habitats, and frequently within and close to PAs. This species can be considered an incipient invader with a high potential for expansion in its regional distribution range, largely due to its high reproductive potential and the high habitat suitability of this environment. Early detection of a plant invasion affords a valuable opportunity to inform citizens of the potential risks to high conservation value ecosystems before the invader is perceived as a natural component of the landscape.

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Common juniper, an overlooked conifer with high invasion potential in protected areas of Patagonia

Franzese

Ripa

2023

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“…The involvement of citizen science in the monitoring of alien species was shown to be beneficial in many ways [ 35 , 36 , 37 , 46 ]. Among these are the effective detection and fast reporting on the occurrence of alien pests, the obtainment of specimens for morphological and molecular genetic studies, as well as the saving of time and travel expenditures.…”

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Invasion Genetics of the Horse-Chestnut Leaf Miner, Cameraria ohridella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), in European Russia: A Case of Successful Involvement of Citizen Science in Studying an Alien Insect Pest

Kirichenko

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Zhuravleva

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Based on the intensive monitoring conducted by our team and volunteers in 2021, the secondary range of an alien horse-chestnut leaf miner, Cameraria ohridella Deschka & Dimić, 1986 (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), was specified in European Russia. This invasive pest was confirmed in 24 out of 58 administrative regions of Russia, which it has occupied for approximately 16 years. Analysis of the COI mtDNA gene sequenced in 201 specimens collected in 21 regions of the European part of Russia indicates the occurrence of two haplotypes (A and B), which are also present in the secondary range of C. ohridella in Eastern and Western Europe. The haplotype A dominated and was present in 87.5% of specimens from European Russia. In 2021, C. ohridella produced spectacular outbreaks in Aesculus hippocastanum in southern Russia, where it damaged more than 50% of the leaves in trees in 24 out of 30 distant localities. In the south of the country, the pest infested Acer pseudoplatanus, whereas other species of Acer of European, East Asian, and North American origin showed no signs of attacks. Taking into account that Ae. hippocastanum is present in most regions of European Russia, we expect a further range expansion of C. ohridella up to the Ural Mountains.

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“…Human activities drive biological invasions (Santini et al, 2018), and consequently involving citizens in surveillance efforts increases the chance of detecting an outbreak or epidemic sufficiently early to ensure effective response. Detecting a new incursion shortly after introduction is critical to limiting subsequent impacts because eradication and containment have higher levels of success for biological invasions which are locally established (Liebhold et al, 2016;Hansen et al, 2019;de Groot, 2020). In many cases, biological invasions are first detected by landowners or homeowners making initial reports to local officials that are then amplified.…”

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Citizen science can enhance strategies to detect and manage invasive forest pests and pathogens

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Incorporating a citizen science approach into biological invasion management strategies can enhance biosecurity. Many citizen science projects exist to strengthen the management of forest pest and pathogen invasions within both pre- and post-border scenarios. Besides the value of citizen science initiatives for early detection and monitoring, they also contribute widely to raising awareness, informing decisions about eradication and containment efforts to minimize pest and pathogen spread, and even finding resistant plant material for restoration of landscapes degraded by disease. Overall, many projects actively engage citizens in the different stages of forest pest and pathogen invasions, but it is unclear how they work together across all stages of the entire biological invasion process to enhance biosecurity. Here we provide examples of citizen science projects for each stage of the biological invasion process, discuss options for developing a citizen science program to enhance biosecurity, and suggest approaches for integrating citizen science into biosecurity measures to help safeguard forest resources in the future.

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Challenges and solutions in early detection, rapid response and communication about potential invasive alien species in forests

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Common juniper, an overlooked conifer with high invasion potential in protected areas of Patagonia

Common juniper, an overlooked conifer with high invasion potential in protected areas of Patagonia

Invasion Genetics of the Horse-Chestnut Leaf Miner, Cameraria ohridella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), in European Russia: A Case of Successful Involvement of Citizen Science in Studying an Alien Insect Pest

Citizen science can enhance strategies to detect and manage invasive forest pests and pathogens

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