Reliable distribution maps are crucial for the management of invasive plant species. An alternative to traditional field surveys is the use of remote sensing data, which allows coverage of large areas. However, most remote sensing studies on invasive plant species focus on mapping large stands of...

Campylopus introflexus is an invasive alien moss in Europe and North America considered as a threat to biodiversity, especially in dune habitats. In this study, we found that C. introflexus is a common pioneer species in vacuum-harvested peatlands in Latvia occurring on dry peat substrates and peat ...

Although the number of invasive bryophytes is much lower than that of higher plants, they threaten habitats that are often species rich and of high conservation relevance. Their potential of spread has, however, never been determined. Here, we assess whether the three most invasive bryophyte...

The distribution of invasive moss Campylopus introflexus (Hedw.) Brid. may have negative influence on natural restoration of plant cover in peatlands due to the accumulation of heavy decomposing residues and suppression of the growth of microorganisms in peat. Species composition of fungal...

Distribution of Campylopus introflexus in disturbed peatlands was investigated throughout Lithuania in 2010-2011. Frequency and abundance of the invasive moss species were evaluated according to the parameters of peat (pH, total nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic matter), prevailing...

One of the most invasive moss species worldwide is Campylopus introflexus, which can change vegetation and habitat conditions of native ecosystems (dunes, heathland). However, the impact of the moss on the community structure of multiple arthropod taxa and ecosystem functions is still poorly...

Campylopus introflexus (Hedw.) Brid. is a moss native to the southern hemisphere and well documented as an invasive species throughout Europe. The species was first collected in North America in 1967 in Del Norte Co., California, and now occurs primarily in coastal areas from Santa Barbara Co. to...

Based on data of bryophyte invasions into 82 regions on five continents of both hemispheres, we aim here at a first comprehensive overview of the impacts that bryophytes may have on biodiversity and socio-economy. Of the 139 bryophytes species which are alien in the study regions seven cause...

Invasive plants can modify terrestrial habitats and affect the natural faunal composition. In acidic coastal dunes the invasive moss Campylopus introflexus can form dense carpets that largely replace native vegetation. As shown in a previous study, moss invasion affects habitat structure and...

Studies on the abundance and genera composition of cellulose-decomposing fungi in four differently disturbed peatlands occupied by invasive moss Campylopus introflexus were carried out in autumn, spring and summer seasons. The abundance of fungi under C. introflexus was compared with the abundance...