Editorial: Biological invaders: Always the bad guys?

Gioria, Margherita

doi:10.3389/fevo.2022.1075476

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“…On the other hand, invasions may also create novel communities under human-impacted conditions that may provide ecosystem services such as soil conservation, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat, carbon storage, watershed protection, and mitigate species extinctions (Lugo 2009). Whether or not the net outcome of biological invasions is negative, innocuous, or positive is likely context dependent, either environmentally, biologically, sociologically, or combinations of them all (Daehler 2003;Osborne and Gioria 2022).…”

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Climate change will likely facilitate invasion of Asian orchid Eulophia graminea into new areas

Kolanowska,

Rewicz,

Ackerman

2024

Biol Invasions

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Climate change plays an increasing role in the global biodiversity crisis. Alteration in local climatic conditions not only can negatively affect native biodiversity but also can accelerate the introduction and spread of invasive species. In this study the ecological niche modelling approach was used to evaluate possible changes in the distribution of suitable niches of invasive orchid Eulophia graminea within its native (Asia) and non-native geographical range (America, Australia). We mapped the current potential range of this species and analysed three various projections of future climate (for 2100) each with four different climate change scenarios (SSPs). Calculated niche overlap indexes indicated low similarity of niches occupied by native and invasive populations of E. graminea and Australian populations seem to be the most unique, while American and Asian groups share partially similar niches. The occurrence of the American population of E. graminea was correlated especially with the temperature seasonality, while the Asian and Australian populations with annual precipitation and precipitation of the wettest quarter. As indicated in our analyses within Asia and America, E. graminea does not occupy all climatically suitable niches. On the other hand, in Australia the species studied already occupies all appropriate niche space. Climate change will likely be favorable for species studied to expand its range if the biotic components of its niche space (e.g., mycorrhizal fungi) will respond similarly. The most significant range expansion is predicted to occur in Australia which is interesting considering the marginally suitable habitats that E. graminea currently occupies.

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Climate change will likely facilitate invasion of Asian orchid Eulophia graminea into new areas

Kolanowska,

Rewicz,

Ackerman

2024

Biol Invasions

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“…That some IAS can have both negative and positive impacts in different socio-economic and spatiotemporal contexts has gradually been recognized by both academic (scientists and academics) and non-academic (practitioners and policymakers) communities (Osborne & Gioria 2022, Shackleton & Vimercati 2022. However, divergence in opinions between these two communities persists.…”

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How science communications can help build societal perceptions of invasive alien species and their impacts on the environment

Banerjee

Huang

2023

Envir. Conserv.

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Summary While scientific research highlights the threats of invasive alien species (IAS) to the environment and human livelihoods, another voice is rising that recognizes their beneficial impacts. With evidence increasing of the contrasting impacts of some IAS, the lack of communication between science and society makes decision-making processes more complex. Here, we consider the beneficial aspects of invasive alien plant species and take examples from other life forms to argue that, over time and space, the detrimental impacts of IAS might endanger sustainable livelihoods by increasing invasion debt manyfold. We therefore suggest that future studies reporting the positive impacts of IAS and those encouraging the management of IAS through their utilization should include value judgements that acknowledge the potential risks involved in the practice and the scale and context specificity of such studies. Studies highlighting the negative impacts of IAS should also recognize the context dependency of their findings and emphasize the benefits to be gained from the management of the IAS. We provide a more complete picture of IAS impacts that could help to inform management decisions in the face of different potential choices and the possible impacts of these choices on sustainable livelihoods in the long term.

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“…Counter-effective actions harmful to the environment include, for example, building small hydroelectric power plants on rivers that are particularly valuable in terms of nature, introducing alien species (especially fish, crayfish, and birds), and excessive protection of species that have a strong impact on other populations 18 , 20 – 24 .…”

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Pro-ecological and conservation activities are not always beneficial to nature: a case study of two lowland streams in Central Europe

Golski,

Andrzejewski,

Urbańska

et al. 2023

Sci Rep

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Since 1990 and in particular, after the implementation of the Water Frame Directive, many positive effects of pro-ecological projects are evident; unfortunately, examples of adverse effects have also been observed. This study aims to indicate how some ill-considered actions, called “pro-ecological”, may lead to habitat degradation and the disappearance of valuable hydrobiont species. Two watercourses, representing the lowland gravel stream and sandy stream type, were selected for the study. Literature indicated that in the past, these watercourses were characterized by an excellent ecological status and the presence of valuable rheophilic fauna and flora. Environmental parameters were recorded, macroinvertebrates and ichthyofauna were sampled and analyzed, and finally, indexes were calculated. The results were compared with literature data. In the course of studies conducted in 2011–2015, drastic habitat deterioration and extensive changes in the species structure of ichthyofauna and aquatic invertebrates were observed. Changes in the Smolnica stream have been caused by the three retention basins constructed in 2000, along the lower and middle course; while in Kiszewko, however, the factor for habitat deterioration was connected with the excessive expansion of the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber), which created a beaver pond 20 m in width, with impoundment elevations of up to 2 m.

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Editorial: Biological invaders: Always the bad guys?

Cited by 3 publications

References 4 publications

Climate change will likely facilitate invasion of Asian orchid Eulophia graminea into new areas

Climate change will likely facilitate invasion of Asian orchid Eulophia graminea into new areas

How science communications can help build societal perceptions of invasive alien species and their impacts on the environment

Pro-ecological and conservation activities are not always beneficial to nature: a case study of two lowland streams in Central Europe

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