Plant invasions, a byproduct of globalization, are increasing worldwide. Because of their
ecological and economic impacts, considerable efforts have been made to understand and …

Invasive plant species can hinder the establishment and growth of native plants and impact
several ecosystem properties, such as soil cover, nutrient cycling, fire regimes and …

Biological Diversity provides an up to date, authoritative review of the methods of measuring
and assessing biological diversity, together with their application. The book's emphasis is on …

Invasive species are a major element of global change and are contributing to biodiversity
loss, ecosystem degradation, and impairment of ecosystem services worldwide. Research is …

The hydrodynamics of turbulent flow through submerged flexible vegetation is investigated
in a flume using acoustic Doppler velocimetery (ADV) measurements. The flow …

Riparian ecosystems in the 21st century are likely to play a critical role in determining the
vulnerability of natural and human systems to climate change, and in influencing the …

Different components of global environmental change are typically studied and managed
independently, although there is a growing recognition that multiple drivers often interact in …

The literature on biological invasions is biased in favour of invasive species–those that
spread and often reach high abundance following introduction by humans. It is, however …

Aim The biophysical impacts of invasive Australian acacias and their effects on ecosystem
services are explored and used to develop a framework for improved restoration practices …

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 …