A review of invasive alien species impacts on eucalypt stands and citrus orchards ecosystem services: Towards an integrated management approach. (1st February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Branco, Sofia; Videira, Nuno; Branco, Manuela; Paiva, Maria Rosa
• Is Part Of: Journal of environmental management. Volume 149(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 17
• Page End: 26
• Publication Date: 2015-02-01
• Subjects: Integrated management framework -- Insect invasive alien species -- Eucalypt stands -- Citrus orchards -- Ecosystem services; Environmental policy -- Periodicals; Environmental management -- Periodicals; Environment -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Periodicals; 363.705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.09.026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-4797

Abstract

Abstract: Multidisciplinary knowledge on the impact caused by invasive alien species (IAS) on ecosystems is crucial for guiding policy makers in the adoption of sustainable management measures. This research was focused on insect IAS impacts on two managed ecosystems: eucalypt plantations and citrus orchards. It begins with an identification of the wide range of ecosystem services (ES) and disservices provided by each of these managed ecosystems, according to the methodology proposed by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. Subsequently, a comprehensive review of studies that promoted the identification and valuation of direct and indirect impacts IAS impacts on these ecosystems was performed. From the synthesis of previous findings, an integrative management framework is advanced. This links the identification of ES, drivers of change and development of IAS management strategies by means of assessment processes that account for multiple dimensions of ES values. The article concludes with a discussion on the challenges underpinning assessment and valuation approaches that inform the design of inclusive strategies and interventions to tackle IAS impacts. Highlights: This study focuses on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) impacts on two ecosystem types. The selected managed ecosystems were eucalypt plantations and citrus orchards. Ecosystem services provided and possible IAS impacts are identified and characterized. We present a review of assessments studies of both land uses IAS impacts. An integrative framework for management of IAS impacts on eucalypt stands and citrus orchards ecosystem services is proposed.