Beyond protocols: improving the reliability of expert-based risk analysis underpinning invasive species policies

Sonia Vanderhoeven; Etienne Branquart; Jim Casaer; Bram D'hondt; Philip E Hulme; Hugo Verreycken; Assaf Shwartz; Diederik  Strubbe; Anne Turbé; Tim Adriaens

doi:10.1007/s10530-017-1434-0

Beyond protocols: improving the reliability of expert-based risk analysis underpinning invasive species policies

Sonia Vanderhoeven
, Etienne Branquart
, Jim Casaer
, Bram D'hondt
, Philip E Hulme
, Hugo Verreycken
, Assaf Shwartz
, Diederik Strubbe
, Anne Turbé
, Tim Adriaens

Monitoring en herstel aquatische fauna

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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.

Oorspronkelijke taal	Engels
Tijdschrift	Biological Invasions
Aantal pagina’s	11
ISSN	1387-3547
DOI's	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-017-1434-0
Publicatiestatus	Gepubliceerd - 26-apr.-2017

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invasive alien species
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invasive species
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Monitoring exoten voor EU-verordening IAS: Coördinatie, voorbereiding, implementatie en opvolging
Adriaens, T. (Projectleider), Belpaire, C. (Medewerker), Bezdenjesnji, O. (Medewerker), Bombaerts, D. (Medewerker), Breine, J. (Medewerker), Casaer, J. (Medewerker), Croonen, J.-P. (Medewerker), D'hondt, B. (Medewerker), De Beukelaer, J. (Medewerker), De Boeck, T. (Medewerker), De Bruyn, A. (Medewerker), De Bruyn, L. (Medewerker), De Groof, N. (Medewerker), De Regge, N. (Medewerker), Delva, S. (Medewerker), Dens, F. (Medewerker), Devisscher, S. (Medewerker), Dewit, M. (Medewerker), Froidmont, M. (Medewerker), Galle, L. (Medewerker), Hennebel, D. (Medewerker), Hessel, K. (Medewerker), Hillaert, J. (Medewerker), Huysentruyt, F. (Medewerker), Lambeens, I. (Medewerker), Lommelen, E. (Medewerker), Maes, Y. (Medewerker), Maesele, R. (Medewerker), Maex, B. (Medewerker), Mergeay, J. (Medewerker), Neukermans, A. (Medewerker), Pauwels, I. (Medewerker), Soors, J. (Medewerker), Speybroeck, J. (Medewerker), Strubbe, D. (Medewerker), Stuyck, J. (Medewerker), T'Jollyn, F. (Medewerker), Terrie, T. (Medewerker), Van Ballaert, S. (Medewerker), Van Calster, H. (Medewerker), Van Daele, T. (Medewerker), Van Den Berge, K. (Medewerker), Van Lierop, F. (Medewerker), Van Thuyne, G. (Medewerker), Vanden Houten, J. (Medewerker), Vercammen, J. (Medewerker), Verhaegen, Y. (Medewerker), Vernaillen, J. (Medewerker), Verreycken, H. (Medewerker), Verzelen, Y. (Medewerker), Westra, T. (Medewerker) & van Doorn, L. (Medewerker)
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Using structured eradication feasibility assessment to prioritise the management of new and emerging invasive alien species in Europe
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Beyond protocols: improving the reliability of expert-based risk analysis underpinning invasive species policies

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Monitoring exoten voor EU-verordening IAS: Coördinatie, voorbereiding, implementatie en opvolging

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Using structured eradication feasibility assessment to prioritise the management of new and emerging invasive alien species in Europe

Risk assessment for terrestrial alien vertebrates provides an evidence base for EU invasive species policy

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