Invasive alien species are a major driver of global environmental change and a range of
management interventions are needed to manage their effects on biodiversity, ecosystem …

There is growing interest in ecosystem disservices, ie the negative effects of ecosystems on
humans. The focus on disservices has been controversial because of the lack of clarity on …

Human perceptions of nature and the environment are increasingly being recognised as
important for environmental management and conservation. Understanding people's …

Although urban ecosystems are hotspots for biological invasions, the field of invasion
science has given scant attention to invasion dynamics and the challenges facing managers …

A study of urban nature that draws together different strands of urban ecology as well as
insights derived from feminist, posthuman, and postcolonial thought. Postindustrial …

Urban environments are often seen as unique or degraded habitats that both present
hardships for some sensitive species and provide opportunities to others. Non-indigenous …

Alien species can have major ecological and socioeconomic impacts in their novel ranges
and so effective management actions are needed. However, management can be …

Many alien plant species are introduced to urban areas to create, augment or restore
ecosystem services (ES). However, many of these species spread beyond original plantings …

Management of invasive species often raises substantial conflicts of interest. Since such
conflicts can hamper proposed management actions, managers, decision makers and …

The globalization of trade and increased human mobility have facilitated the introduction
and spread of nonnative species, posing significant threats to biodiversity and human well …