Citizen science and alien invasive species management on islands
The general lower native biodiversity, taxonomic disharmony and pressure on native ecosystems of islands implies less resilience to biological invasions.
The general lower native biodiversity, taxonomic disharmony and pressure on native ecosystems of islands implies less resilience to biological invasions.
Strengthening the link between IAS apps data and policy: Development of an appropriate governance framework - Preliminary results
Biological control can represent a viable option in certain contexts to combat invasive alien species. Despite of successful experiences, especially in plant protection against insects, concerns arise due to the potential risk posed by the introduced agents to the environment, particularly when imported from other continents.