Given the high number of non-native plants that are being introduced worldwide and the
time required to process formal pest risk analyses, a framework for the prioritization of …

The ever‐increasing and expanding globalisation of trade and transport underpins the
escalating global problem of biological invasions. Develo** biosecurity infrastructures is …

Many species have been intentionally introduced to new regions for their benefits. Some of
these alien species cause damage, others do not (or at least have not yet). There are …

Introduction The Mediterranean is the European region with the lowest woody cover and the
highest level of habitat degradation, being highly susceptible to climate change effects and …

Among reptiles, turtles are the most frequently traded species and often released in the wild
once they become unwanted as pets. The common snap** turtle Chelydra serpentina and …

While biological invasions continue to threaten biodiversity, most of current assessments
focus on the sole exposure to invasive alien species (IAS), without considering native …

New introductions of alien Ipomoea species and their negative impacts have increased in
Greece, Türkiye, and Iran. However, little is known about their current status, distribution …

Risk maps are a useful tool to prioritise sites for management and allocate resources where
they are most needed as they can show us where impacts of biological invasions are most …

Protected areas underpin global biodiversity conservation and sustainability goals, but
remain at risk from biological invasion impacts. Anticipated expansions of protected lands …

Effective management of invasive species within protected areas requires innovative
solutions. In the Mascarene's archipelago, the national park of Reunion contains the largest …