Species distribution

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The participants of the workshop in Leipzig in March 2015, including representatives from around the world and various institutions participating in initiatives related to the monitoring of biological invasion.
2016 / Highlighted papers

Global monitoring of biological invasions brought to the next level

What variables should be monitored to aid the management of invasive species? Applying the concept of essential biodiversity variables, a new study identified three essential variables for invasion monitoring; alien species occurrence, status and impact.

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21 October 2016
Read more about the article New insights on risks associated with key stages in biological invasions
Percent of qualitative/semi-quantitative (a) and quantitative (b) risk assessments considering the different stages of the invasion process, split into models containing different numbers of TEASI components (Transport, Establishment, Abundance, Spread, Impact).
2012 / Highlighted papers

New insights on risks associated with key stages in biological invasions

The human-mediated movement of species around the world has added several layers of complexity to the management of ecosystems. Once alien species are established in a new region they are extremely difficult or impossible to eradicate, and control is expensive and often ineffective.

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8 October 2012