Invasieve Exoten in Vlaanderen: toestand en beleidsaanbevelingen: achtergrondrapport bij het Natuurrapport 2020

2020/01/01 by Tim Adriaens, Emma Cartuyvels, Luc Denys +11 · 1 voice · 1 citation
Environmental Science · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Environmental Conservation and Management #Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies #Forest Management and Policy

paper · pdf · doi:10.21436/inbor.19288287

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Abstract

This report represents an extended version of the chapter on Invasive Alien Species of the Flemish State of the Environment report 2020. Invasive Alien Species represent a growing threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services in the region. This report describes the current situation of introductions and impact of alien species in Flanders and reviews current policy and management initiatives in prevention, rapid response and management building on a number of case studies. The report describes a number of specific problematic species for the conservation status of different habitat types. Finally, it formulates policy recommendations to better address invasive species in the region. The most important recommendations are:

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Discussions

• benieuwd naar toestand & initiatieven @vlaamseoverheid rond #invasieveexoten & beleidsaanbevelingen van #natuurrapport2020 #biodiversiteit @INBOVlaanderen https://doi.org/10.21436/inbor.19288287 [bsky, 0 points, 0 comments]