Although most studies of factors contributing to successful establishment and spread of non-
native species have focused on species traits and characteristics (both biotic and abiotic) …

Naturally treeless ecosystems are being replaced by native and non‐native trees worldwide,
often through deliberate afforestation using forestry tree species. By introducing species …

Temperate and boreal forests are increasingly suffering from anthropic degradation.
Ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMF) are symbionts with most temperate and boreal forest trees …

Tree species have been planted widely beyond their native ranges to provide or enhance
ecosystem services such as timber and fibre production, erosion control, and aesthetic or …

Alien plants are known to occur in Brazil since the 18th century when African grasses started
to be recorded in pastures near Rio de Janeiro. In the beginning of the 19th century two …

Aim Australian acacias (1012 recognized species native to Australia, which were previously
grouped in Acacia subgenus Phyllodineae) have been moved extensively around the world …

Most species introductions are not expected to result in invasion, and species that are
invasive in one area are frequently not invasive in others. However, cases of introduced …

Many species in the family Pinaceae are invaders. These species are relatively easy to
control because of some of their intrinsic characteristics and because they are highly visible …

Understanding which species are introduced and become invasive, and why, are central
questions in invasion science. Comparative studies on model taxa have provided important …

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 …