Growing non-native trees in European forests brings benefits and opportunities but also has its risks and limits
E Pötzelsberger, H Spiecker, C Neophytou… - Current Forestry …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Non-native tree species (NNT) raise a range of different
associations and emotions—to many citizens they are just an exotic curiosity in parks, to …
associations and emotions—to many citizens they are just an exotic curiosity in parks, to …
A systematic review of the impact of invasive alien plants on forest regeneration in European temperate forests
M Langmaier, K Lapin - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the major threats to global and local biodiversity. In
forest ecosystems, the threats caused by IAS include hybridization, transmission of diseases …
forest ecosystems, the threats caused by IAS include hybridization, transmission of diseases …
Predicted range shifts of alien tree species in Europe
Alien tree species are considered both a threat to nature conservation and a base for forest
management. We compiled species occurrences from biodiversity databases, forest …
management. We compiled species occurrences from biodiversity databases, forest …
Risks, benefits, and knowledge gaps of non-native tree species in Europe
Changing ecosystem conditions and diverse socio-economical events have contributed to
an ingrained presence of non-native tree species (NNTs) in the natural and cultural …
an ingrained presence of non-native tree species (NNTs) in the natural and cultural …
Impact of non-native tree species in Europe on soil properties and biodiversity: a review
In the context of global change, the integration of non-native tree (NNT) species into
European forestry is increasingly being discussed. The ecological consequences of …
European forestry is increasingly being discussed. The ecological consequences of …
Alien plant invasion hotspots and invasion debt in European woodlands
Questions European woodlands harbor at least 386 alien plant species but the factors
driving local invasions remain unknown. By using a large vegetation‐plot database, we …
driving local invasions remain unknown. By using a large vegetation‐plot database, we …
Global guidelines for the sustainable use of non-native trees to prevent tree invasions and mitigate their negative impacts
Sustainably managed non-native trees deliver economic and societal benefits with limited
risk of spread to adjoining areas. However, some plantations have launched invasions that …
risk of spread to adjoining areas. However, some plantations have launched invasions that …
Balancing Risks and Benefits: Stakeholder Perspective on Managing Non-Native Tree Species in the European Alpine Space
For centuries, non-native tree (NNT) species have been planted throughout Europe for
ecosystem services including timber and urban greenery. Public interest in NNTs has …
ecosystem services including timber and urban greenery. Public interest in NNTs has …
[PDF][PDF] Global guidelines for the sustainable use of non-native trees to prevent tree invasions and mitigate their negative impacts. NeoBiota 61: 65–116
Sustainably managed non-native trees deliver economic and societal benefits with limited
risk of spread to adjoining areas. However, some plantations have launched invasions that …
risk of spread to adjoining areas. However, some plantations have launched invasions that …
Site‐specific risk assessment enables trade‐off analysis of non‐native tree species in European forests
Non‐native tree species (NNT) are used in European forestry for many purposes including
their growth performance, valuable timber, and resistance to drought and pest or pathogen …
their growth performance, valuable timber, and resistance to drought and pest or pathogen …