Riparian zones are among the most valuable ecosystems on the earth. They act as the
ecological engineers that improve river health through delivering a range of ecosystem …

This review explores the implications of climate change for the functioning of plant species
as biogeomorphic engineers of temperate river systems, including the potential for an …

Over 430 alien tree species worldwide are known to be invasive, and the list is growing as
more tree species are moved around the world and become established in novel …

International forest landscape restoration commitments have promoted the restoration of
millions of hectares of degraded and deforested lands globally, but few forest restoration …

Alien species are often first introduced to urban areas, so it is unsurprising that towns and
cities are often hotspots for invasions. However, while large cities are usually the first sites of …

Eucalyptus camaldulensis can be seen as an iconic tree of superlatives. It is the eucalypt
with the widest native range, and one of the most widely planted eucalypts around the globe …

Compared to other facets of invasion science, the impacts of biological invasions have been
understudied, but many studies have been published in the last decade. This paper reviews …

Invasive alien plant species can be a major cause of ecosystem degradation in South Africa,
and ecosystem recovery may require restoration interventions beyond controlling the target …

Global warming could accelerate the spread of invasive species to higher latitudes and
intensify their effects on native species. Here, we report results of two years of field surveys …

Abstract Development and economic growth, coupled with climate change and other
environmental shifts, have made the unique and pristine mountainous regions vulnerable to …