In the last decades, the number of publications dedicated to the application of species
distribution models (SDMs) to invasive alien plants (IAPs) has constantly increased …

In coastal China, the exotic invasive Spartina alterniflora is preventing the establishment of
native mangroves. The use of exotic species, control of exotic plant invasion and restoration …

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges to biodiversity conservation,
particularly in dry tropical islands, such as the Cabo Verde archipelago where only three …

Assessment of forest ecosystems and their services is seen as a key action for the
advancement of biodiversity objectives, and to inform the development and implementation …

Spatial records of species are commonly misidentified, which can change the predicted
distribution of a species obtained from a species distribution model (SDM). Experiments …

Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) pose a growing ecological threat, disrupting native
ecosystems and biodiversity while challenging traditional conservation efforts. Ageratina …

Abstract The Azores Archipelago, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, with an extensive
hiking trail system is a promising destination for nature tourism. Hiking is becoming an …

Climate change is gaining attention as a major threat to biodiversity. It is expected to further
expand the risk of plant invasion through ecosystem disturbance. Particularly, island …

Species distribution models are algorithmic tools that relate the distribution and occurrence
of a species to the environmental characteristics of the location from where it has been …

Tree density is an important parameter affecting ecosystems functions and management
decisions, while tree distribution patterns affect sampling design. Pittosporum undulatum …