Biological invasion is defined as the process of introduction and adaptation of non-native species into natural ecosystems which become invasive and cause ecological changes. Species with high invasive capacity, such as Pinus elliottii, tend to inhibit ecological succession. In 1962 the Forestry...

Forests are the earth's largest, most productive ecosystems, playing one of the biggest roles in the development of human societies. Covering about 21% of the geographical area of India, they have been essential in mankind's well-being not only as a large part of the economy, but also by providing...

This paper is a review of the history of the introduction of arthropod herbivore species to Iceland since the beginning of the 20th century. A total of 27 new arthropod herbivore species on trees and shrubs have become established in Iceland during this period. One of the introduced pest species,...

In Slovenia, pines (Pinus spp.) are frequently damaged by numerous autochthonous diseases and pests, but introductions of alien harmful organisms represent even higher dangers for pine trees. Estimated loss as a consequence of these introductions will be a sum of direct losses connected to the...

This literature review is aimed at discussing important aspects of the preservation of riparian vegetation areas, as well as the problems caused by the presence of exotic species, addressing on the Brazilian legislation and the Paraná State in the protection of riparian areas and the prohibition of ...

The Sustainable Development Strategy, by adopting the principles of the Convention on Biodiversity Protection, prohibits the introduction of allochthonous species in natural ecosystems. The utilisation of allochthonous species (provided they are not on the invasive species list) is allowed in...

This paper summarizes a presentation from the Congress Symposium, "The Introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer in North America, A Case Study of Invasive Species Epidemiology and Conservation of the Host Species." It briefly discusses the state of Fraxinus (ash) taxonomy, ash as a landscape and...

Exotic trees, particularly conifers in the genus Pinus, introduced for commercial forestry have become invaders worldwide. New Zealand's government is committed to a 250,000 ha expansion of planted forests by 2025 to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Areas earmarked for afforestation are...

The author presents a short overview concerning eastern white pine (Pinus strobus L.) introduction in different European countries, including the period of early extension in forest culture until the first blister rust crisis occurred. The species rehabilitation at the European level and the new...

Melaleuca quinquenervia (the melaleuca tree or paper-bark tree) is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea and was introduced to Florida, USA, at the beginning of the twentieth century to provide a useful crop that would grow in an area subject to drought, flooding and periodic fires where little...