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Abstract
Risk assessment tools for listing invasive alien species need to incorporate all available evidence
and expertise. Beyond the wealth of protocols developed to date, we argue that the current way of
performing risk analysis has several shortcomings. In particular, lack of data on ecological impacts, transparency and repeatability of assessments as well as the incorporation of uncertainty should all be explicitly considered. We recommend improved quality control of risk assessments through formalized peer review with clear feedback between assessors and reviewers.
Alternatively, a consensus building process can be applied to better capture opinions of different experts, thereby maximizing the evidential basis. Elaborating on manageability of invasive species is further needed to fully answer all risk analysis requirements. Tackling the issue of invasive species urges better handling of the acquired information on risk and the exploration of
improved methods for decision making on biodiversity management. This is crucial for efficient conservation resource allocation and uptake by stakeholders and the public.
and expertise. Beyond the wealth of protocols developed to date, we argue that the current way of
performing risk analysis has several shortcomings. In particular, lack of data on ecological impacts, transparency and repeatability of assessments as well as the incorporation of uncertainty should all be explicitly considered. We recommend improved quality control of risk assessments through formalized peer review with clear feedback between assessors and reviewers.
Alternatively, a consensus building process can be applied to better capture opinions of different experts, thereby maximizing the evidential basis. Elaborating on manageability of invasive species is further needed to fully answer all risk analysis requirements. Tackling the issue of invasive species urges better handling of the acquired information on risk and the exploration of
improved methods for decision making on biodiversity management. This is crucial for efficient conservation resource allocation and uptake by stakeholders and the public.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Biological Invasions |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISSN | 1387-3547 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 26-Apr-2017 |
Thematic list
- Invasive species (nature management)
- Invasive species (fauna management)
- Invasive species (management)
- Invasive species (species diversity)
EWI Biomedical sciences
- B003-ecology
Policy
- species directed nature management
- nature policy
Projects
- 1 Active
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Monitoring invasive species in connection with the EU IAS Regulation: Coordination, preparation, implementation and follow-up
Neukermans, A., Verreycken, H., Casaer, J., Devisscher, S., Adriaens, T., De Bruyn, A., Belpaire, C., Bombaerts, D., Dens, F., Van Thuyne, G., Pauwels, I., Lambeens, I., Breine, J., Vanden Houten, J., Croonen, J., Mergeay, J., Vernaillen, J., Van Den Berge, K., Galle, L., De Bruyn, L., Dewit, M., Maes, Y., Verhaegen, Y., Huysentruyt, F., Stuyck, J., Van Calster, H., Hennebel, D., Lommelen, E., T'Jollyn, F., Van Lierop, F., Soors, J., De Beukelaer, J., Hessel, K., Froidmont, M., De Regge, N., De Groof, N., Van Ballaert, S., Terrie, T., De Boeck, T., Van Daele, T., Westra, T., Vercammen, J., Verzelen, Y., Speybroeck, J., D'hondt, B., van Doorn, L., Bezdenjesnji, O. & Hillaert, J.
1/01/15 → 31/12/24
Project: Legally bound
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Using structured eradication feasibility assessment to prioritise the management of new and emerging invasive alien species in Europe
Booy, O., Robertson, PA., Moore, N., Ward, J., Roy, H., Adriaens, T., Shaw, R., Van Valkenburg, J., Wyn, G., Bertolino, S., Blight, O., Branquart, E., Brundu, G., Caffrey, J., Capizzi, D., Casaer, J., De Clerck, O., Coughlan, N. E., Davis, E., Dick, J. T. A. & 20 others, , Nov-2020, In: Global Change Biology. p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article › peer-review
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Risk assessment for terrestrial alien vertebrates provides an evidence base for EU invasive species policy
Verzelen, Y., Adriaens, T., Scalera, R., Robertson, P. A., Chapman, D., Rabitsch, W., Bacher, S., Bertolino, S., Booy, O., Genovesi, P., Kettunen, M., Moore, N. & Roy, H., Sep-2019. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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