Unprecedented rates of introduction and spread of non-native species pose burgeoning
challenges to biodiversity, natural resource management, regional economies, and human …

Standardised terminology in science is important for clarity of interpretation and
communication. In invasion science–a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline–the …

To predict the threat of biological invasions to native species, it is critical that we understand
how increasing abundance of invasive alien species (IAS) affects native populations and …

Understanding drivers of success for alien species can inform on potential future invasions.
Recent conceptual advances highlight that species may achieve invasiveness via …

Globalization has led to the introduction of thousands of alien species worldwide. With
growing impacts by invasive species, understanding the invasion process remains critical for …

Identifying general patterns and trends underlying the impacts and dynamics of biological
invasions has proven elusive for scientists. Recently, the impact curve was proposed as a …

Aim Invasive alien species are a growing problem worldwide due to their ecological,
economic and human health impacts. The “killer shrimp” Dikerogammarus villosus is a …

Effective management of invasive species requires rapid detection and dynamic monitoring.
Remote sensing offers an efficient alternative to field surveys for invasive plants; however …

Biological invasions are a global challenge that has received insufficient attention. Recently
available cost syntheses have provided policy-and decision makers with reliable and up-to …

Effective long-term management is needed to address the impacts of invasive alien species
(IAS) that cannot be eradicated. We describe the fundamental characteristics of long-term …