Forest restoration is currently a primary objective in environmental management policies at a
global scale, to the extent that impressive initiatives and commitments have been launched …

Riparian vegetation is a central component of the hydrosystem. As such, it is often subject to
management practices that aim to influence its ecological, hydraulic or hydrological …

Biological invasions are considerably altering ecosystem structure and functions, especially
in coastal ecosystems that are subject to intensive anthropogenic disturbances. Spartina …

The rampant encroachment of Spartina alterniflora into coastal wetlands of China over the
past decades has adversely affected both coastal ecosystems and socio-economic systems …

Given the extensive spread and ecological consequences of exotic Spartina alterniflora (S.
alterniflora) over the coast of mainland China, monitoring its spatiotemporal invasion …

Processes that drive plant invasions play out across multiple spatial and temporal scales.
Understanding individual steps along the introduction-naturalization-invasion continuum …

Invasive plant species (IPS) are often considered weeds that cause high yield losses in
crops, negatively affect the environment, and disrupt certain ecosystem services. The …

Exotic conifers can provide significant ecosystem services, but in some environments, they
have become invasive and threaten indigenous ecosystems. In New Zealand, this …

Despite water ecosystems being capable of sustaining biodiversity and enhancing the
overall resilience of the urban environment, they are highly susceptible to biological …

Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are considered to be among the greatest global threats to
biodiversity and ecosystems. Timely and effective monitoring is important for their prevention …