Invasive species

Invasive non-native species in Brazil an updated overview

We provide an updated list of invasive animals, plants and algae in Brazil that is fully integrated and based on the same criteria and lexicon to define invasive species across all plant and animal taxa and habitats for Brazil.

Understanding willow invasion in subtropical highlands

In this study, we characterized the population structure of the hybrid invasive tree *Salix × rubens*, determined the stage of the invasion process, and identified relevant factors for the establishment of regenerating plants in a subtropical riparian system.

Is the use of drones cost-effective and efficient in detecting invasive alien trees? A case study from a subtropical coastal ecosystem

We present in this paper the assessment of the effectiveness of using drones to detect invasive pines in a protected area in a coastal ecosystem of southern Brazil.

Estimating yield and control costs of Pinus spp. invasions – a case study in a municipal protected area in Atlantic Forest, Florianópolis, Brazil

Despite the higher individual cost, isolated pine trees must be controlled first to avoid higher future costs from abundant seed spread.

Distribution of invasive alien species in Brazilian ecoregions and protected areas

There are 367 invasive alien species in the 35 Brazilian ecoregions, 59% of which are present in protected areas.

Feral pigs in Brazilian highlands

Impacts of feral pigs in subtropical highlands

Invasion by a non-native willow (Salix × rubens) in Brazilian subtropical highlands

We concluded that S. × rubens is invading riparian ecosystems and thus must be acknowledged as an invasive species in Brazil.

Citizen engagement in the management of non-native invasive pines: Does it make a difference?

We present in this paper the assessment of the effectiveness of a volunteer program for the control of invasive pines in a protected area (PA) in a coastal zone of southern Brazil.