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5. Notulae to the Italian alien vascular flora: 14

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Galasso, G, Domina, G, Andreatta, S, Argenti, C, Astuti, G, Bacaro, G, Bacchetta, G, Bagella, S, Banfi, E, Barberis, D, Bartolucci, F, Bernardo, L, Bonari, G, Brundu, G, Buccomino, G, Calvia, G, Cancellieri, L, Capuano, A, Celesti-Grapow, L, Conti, F, Cuena-Lombraña, A, D’Amico, F, De Fine, G, de Simone, L, Guacchio, E, Emili, F, Fanfarillo, E, Fascetti, S, Fiaschi, T, Fois, M, Fortini, P, Gentili, R, Giardini, M, Hussain, A, Iamonico, D, Laface, V, Lallai, A, Lazzaro, L, Lecis, A, Ligato, E, Loi, G, Lonati, M, Lozano, V, Maccherini, S, Mainetti, A, Mascia, F, Mei, G, Menini, F, Merli, M, Montesano, A, Mugnai, M, Musarella, C, Nota, G, Olivieri, N, Passalacqua, N, Pinzani, L, Pisano, A, Pittarello, M, Podda, L, Posillipo, G, Potenza, G, Probo, M, Prosser, F, Quaglini, L, Enri, S, Rivieccio, G, Roma-Marzio, F, Rosati, L, Selvaggi, A, Soldano, A, Stinca, A, Tasinazzo, S, Tassone, S, Terzi, M, Vallariello, R, Vangelisti, R, Verloove, F, Lastrucci, L, Galasso G., Domina G., Andreatta S., Argenti C., Astuti G., Bacaro G., Bacchetta G., Bagella S., Banfi E., Barberis D., Bartolucci F., Bernardo L., Bonari G., Brundu G., Buccomino G., Calvia G., Cancellieri L., Capuano A., Celesti-Grapow L., Conti F., Cuena-Lombraña A., D’Amico F. S., De Fine G., de Simone L., Guacchio E. D., Emili F., Fanfarillo E., Fascetti S., Fiaschi T., Fois M., Fortini P., Gentili R., Giardini M., Hussain A. N., Iamonico D., Laface V. L. A., Lallai A., Lazzaro L., Lecis A. P., Ligato E., Loi G., Lonati M., Lozano V., Maccherini S., Mainetti A., Mascia F., Mei G., Menini F., Merli M., Montesano A., Mugnai M., Musarella C. M., Nota G., Olivieri N., Passalacqua N. G., Pinzani L., Pisano A., Pittarello M., Podda L., Posillipo G., Potenza G., Probo M., Prosser F., Quaglini L. A., Enri S. R., Rivieccio G., Roma-Marzio F., Rosati L., Selvaggi A., Soldano A., Stinca A., Tasinazzo S., Tassone S., Terzi M., Vallariello R., Vangelisti R., Verloove F., Lastrucci L., Galasso, G, Domina, G, Andreatta, S, Argenti, C, Astuti, G, Bacaro, G, Bacchetta, G, Bagella, S, Banfi, E, Barberis, D, Bartolucci, F, Bernardo, L, Bonari, G, Brundu, G, Buccomino, G, Calvia, G, Cancellieri, L, Capuano, A, Celesti-Grapow, L, Conti, F, Cuena-Lombraña, A, D’Amico, F, De Fine, G, de Simone, L, Guacchio, E, Emili, F, Fanfarillo, E, Fascetti, S, Fiaschi, T, Fois, M, Fortini, P, Gentili, R, Giardini, M, Hussain, A, Iamonico, D, Laface, V, Lallai, A, Lazzaro, L, Lecis, A, Ligato, E, Loi, G, Lonati, M, Lozano, V, Maccherini, S, Mainetti, A, Mascia, F, Mei, G, Menini, F, Merli, M, Montesano, A, Mugnai, M, Musarella, C, Nota, G, Olivieri, N, Passalacqua, N, Pinzani, L, Pisano, A, Pittarello, M, Podda, L, Posillipo, G, Potenza, G, Probo, M, Prosser, F, Quaglini, L, Enri, S, Rivieccio, G, Roma-Marzio, F, Rosati, L, Selvaggi, A, Soldano, A, Stinca, A, Tasinazzo, S, Tassone, S, Terzi, M, Vallariello, R, Vangelisti, R, Verloove, F, Lastrucci, L, Galasso G., Domina G., Andreatta S., Argenti C., Astuti G., Bacaro G., Bacchetta G., Bagella S., Banfi E., Barberis D., Bartolucci F., Bernardo L., Bonari G., Brundu G., Buccomino G., Calvia G., Cancellieri L., Capuano A., Celesti-Grapow L., Conti F., Cuena-Lombraña A., D’Amico F. S., De Fine G., de Simone L., Guacchio E. D., Emili F., Fanfarillo E., Fascetti S., Fiaschi T., Fois M., Fortini P., Gentili R., Giardini M., Hussain A. N., Iamonico D., Laface V. L. A., Lallai A., Lazzaro L., Lecis A. P., Ligato E., Loi G., Lonati M., Lozano V., Maccherini S., Mainetti A., Mascia F., Mei G., Menini F., Merli M., Montesano A., Mugnai M., Musarella C. M., Nota G., Olivieri N., Passalacqua N. G., Pinzani L., Pisano A., Pittarello M., Podda L., Posillipo G., Potenza G., Probo M., Prosser F., Quaglini L. A., Enri S. R., Rivieccio G., Roma-Marzio F., Rosati L., Selvaggi A., Soldano A., Stinca A., Tasinazzo S., Tassone S., Terzi M., Vallariello R., Vangelisti R., Verloove F., and Lastrucci L.

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In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes new records, confirmations, and status changes for Italy or for Italian administrative regions. Nomenclatural and distribution updates, published elsewhere, and corrections are provided as Suppl. material 1. © Gabriele Galasso et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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2022

6. Accidental Introduction and Spread of Top Invasive Alien Plants in the European Union through Human-Mediated Agricultural Pathways: What Should We Expect?

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Montagnani, C, Gentili, R, Brundu, G, Caronni, S, Citterio, S, Montagnani C., Gentili R., Brundu G., Caronni S., Citterio S., Montagnani, C, Gentili, R, Brundu, G, Caronni, S, Citterio, S, Montagnani C., Gentili R., Brundu G., Caronni S., and Citterio S.

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Alien species are among the five drivers of environmental change with the largest relative global impacts. In particular, horticulture is a major introduction pathway of alien plants, but, together with intentional introductions, plants can also be introduced and spread via human-mediated involuntary pathways as contaminants and stowaways. Recurring accidental introductions of alien plants to new areas can be the prelude to invasion on a large scale. Agriculture represents a sector that is severely impacted by invasive alien species and, at the same time, it is likely to be one of the main factors responsible of biological invasions. So, the present review highlights risks related to accidental introduction though human-mediated agricultural pathways of a politically relevant group of alien plants, invasive alien plants of Union concern (IAPUC), that are species whose prevention and management is mandatory in the European Union according to Regulation (EU) n. 1143/2014. Even if most IAPUCs have been primarily introduced as economic plants, several accidental pathways related to agriculture can be identified for each one of them. The implementation of technologies and the sharing of good practices, at a wide scale and at different levels of the society, would help in overcoming several problematic issues related to the accidental transport of IAPUCs.

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2022

7. Transnational strategy on the sustainable management and responsible use of non-native trees in the Alpine Space

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Lapin, K., Bindewald, A., Brundu, G., Marinšek, A., Chakraborty, D., Oettel, J., Konrad, H., Porta, N., Alagić, A., Berger, F., Detry, P., Shchepashchenko, D., Kraxner, F., Hazarika, R., Wohlgemuth, T., Braun, M., Lapin, K., Bindewald, A., Brundu, G., Marinšek, A., Chakraborty, D., Oettel, J., Konrad, H., Porta, N., Alagić, A., Berger, F., Detry, P., Shchepashchenko, D., Kraxner, F., Hazarika, R., Wohlgemuth, T., and Braun, M.

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Non-native tree species – defined as those species intentionally or unintentionally introduced by humans – have longbeen a part of the Alpine Space, providing numerous benefits, but also posing a potential threat to native biodiversityand related ecosystem services. Compared to the urban space where non-native trees comprise most tree species,the number of non-native trees in forests and plantations is relatively low. To evaluate potential risks and benefits ofnon-native trees in the Alpine Space, a transnational strategy for the responsible use and management of non-nativetrees is needed. The goals of the strategy are to tailor management practices for a sustainable and responsible useor admixture of non-native trees, to reduce the risks connected with the invasive potential of some non-native treespecies, to help forests and urban areas to adapt to climate change, and to improve coordination and cooperationregarding best practices between different regions of the Alpine Space. A proposal was developed in a four-stepprocess including expert-based assessment, stakeholder mapping, an extensive data review, and a public consulta-tion. For implementing the strategy fully, strong collaboration among diverse stakeholders is anticipated and robustgovernance and an adequate long-term and fair funding scheme is needed.

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2023
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8. Plant invasion risk inside and outside protected areas: Propagule pressure, abiotic and biotic factors definitively matter

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Lozano, V, Di Febbraro, M, Brundu, G, Carranza, M, Alessandrini, A, Ardenghi, N, Barni, E, Bedini, G, Celesti-Grapow, L, Cianfaglione, K, Cogoni, A, Domina, G, Fascetti, S, Ferretti, G, Foggi, B, Iberite, M, Lastrucci, L, Lazzaro, L, Mainetti, A, Marinangeli, F, Montagnani, C, Musarella, C, Orsenigo, S, Peccenini, S, Peruzzi, L, Poggio, L, Proietti, C, Prosser, F, Ranfa, A, Rosati, L, Santangelo, A, Selvaggi, A, Spampinato, G, Stinca, A, Vacca, G, Villani, M, Siniscalco, C, Lozano, Vanessa, Di Febbraro, Mirko, Brundu, Giuseppe, Carranza, Maria Laura, Alessandrini, Alessandro, Ardenghi, Nicola Maria Giuseppe, Barni, Elena, Bedini, Gianni, Celesti-Grapow, Laura, Cianfaglione, Kevin, Cogoni, Annalena, Domina, Gianniantonio, Fascetti, Simonetta, Ferretti, Giulio, Foggi, Bruno, Iberite, Mauro, Lastrucci, Lorenzo, Lazzaro, Lorenzo, Mainetti, Andrea, Marinangeli, Francesca, Montagnani, Chiara, Musarella, Carmelo Maria, Orsenigo, Simone, Peccenini, Simonetta, Peruzzi, Lorenzo, Poggio, Laura, Proietti, Chiara, Prosser, Filippo, Ranfa, Aldo, Rosati, Leonardo, Santangelo, Annalisa, Selvaggi, Alberto, Spampinato, Giovanni, Stinca, Adriano, Vacca, Gabriella, Villani, Mariacristina, Siniscalco, Consolata, Lozano, V, Di Febbraro, M, Brundu, G, Carranza, M, Alessandrini, A, Ardenghi, N, Barni, E, Bedini, G, Celesti-Grapow, L, Cianfaglione, K, Cogoni, A, Domina, G, Fascetti, S, Ferretti, G, Foggi, B, Iberite, M, Lastrucci, L, Lazzaro, L, Mainetti, A, Marinangeli, F, Montagnani, C, Musarella, C, Orsenigo, S, Peccenini, S, Peruzzi, L, Poggio, L, Proietti, C, Prosser, F, Ranfa, A, Rosati, L, Santangelo, A, Selvaggi, A, Spampinato, G, Stinca, A, Vacca, G, Villani, M, Siniscalco, C, Lozano, Vanessa, Di Febbraro, Mirko, Brundu, Giuseppe, Carranza, Maria Laura, Alessandrini, Alessandro, Ardenghi, Nicola Maria Giuseppe, Barni, Elena, Bedini, Gianni, Celesti-Grapow, Laura, Cianfaglione, Kevin, Cogoni, Annalena, Domina, Gianniantonio, Fascetti, Simonetta, Ferretti, Giulio, Foggi, Bruno, Iberite, Mauro, Lastrucci, Lorenzo, Lazzaro, Lorenzo, Mainetti, Andrea, Marinangeli, Francesca, Montagnani, Chiara, Musarella, Carmelo Maria, Orsenigo, Simone, Peccenini, Simonetta, Peruzzi, Lorenzo, Poggio, Laura, Proietti, Chiara, Prosser, Filippo, Ranfa, Aldo, Rosati, Leonardo, Santangelo, Annalisa, Selvaggi, Alberto, Spampinato, Giovanni, Stinca, Adriano, Vacca, Gabriella, Villani, Mariacristina, and Siniscalco, Consolata

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Invasive alien species are among the main global drivers of biodiversity loss posing major challenges to nature conservation and to managers of protected areas. The present study applied a methodological framework that combined invasive Species Distribution Models, based on propagule pressure, abiotic and biotic factors for 14 invasive alien plants of Union concern in Italy, with the local interpretable model-agnostic explanation analysis aiming to map, evaluate and analyse the risk of plant invasions across the country, inside and outside the network of protected areas. Using a hierarchical invasive Species Distribution Model, we explored the combined effect of propagule pressure, abiotic and biotic factors on shaping invasive alien plant occurrence across three biogeographic regions (Alpine, Continental, and Mediterranean) and realms (terrestrial and aquatic) in Italy. We disentangled the role of propagule pressure, abiotic and biotic factors on invasive alien plant distribution and projected invasion risk maps. We compared the risk posed by invasive alien plants inside and outside protected areas. Invasive alien plant distribution varied across biogeographic regions and realms and unevenly threatens protected areas. As an alien's occurrence and risk on a national scale are linked with abiotic factors followed by propagule pressure, their local distribution in protected areas is shaped by propagule pressure and biotic filters. The proposed modelling framework for the assessment of the risk posed by invasive alien plants across spatial scales and under different protection regimes represents an attempt to fill the gap between theory and practice in conservation planning helping to identify scale, site, and species-specific priorities of management, monitoring and control actions. Based on solid theory and on free geographic information, it has great potential for application to wider networks of protected areas in the world and to any invasive alien plant, aiding i

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2023

10. Le principali specie arboree esotiche invasive e le categorie forestali più vulnerabili alla loro invasione nel territorio italiano

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Campagnaro T, Brundu G, Burrascano S, Celesti-Grapow L, La Mantia T, Sitzia T, Badalamenti E, Paris, P, Calfapietra, C, Motta, R, Travaglini, D, Bucci, G, and Campagnaro T, Brundu G, Burrascano S, Celesti-Grapow L, La Mantia T, Sitzia T, Badalamenti E

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Settore AGR/05 - Assestamento Forestale E Selvicoltura, invasione, specie alloctone, specie aliene, alberi esotici, gestione forestale, Ailanthus, Robinia
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In Italia, come in gran parte d’Europa, sono state introdotte numerose specie arboree esotiche che, in alcuni casi, si sono diffuse al di fuori delle aree di impianto e si sono naturalizzate, causando impatti alla biodiversità e al paesaggio. Studi recenti hanno definito la distribuzione degli alberi esotici invasivi in diversi habitat naturali e semi-naturali a scala nazionale. Sarebbe però utile soffermarsi sulla loro distribuzione tra categorie forestali, unità di classificazione dei boschi utili alla loro gestione. In questo lavoro sono state identificate le categorie forestali attualmente o potenzialmente più soggette all’invasione da parte delle specie arboree esotiche invasive, con lo scopo di valutarne la rilevanza sul territorio italiano. Dapprima, per la selezione e la caratterizzazione delle specie invasive oggetto di studio, sono state consultate le principali banche dati nazionali, europee e internazionali sulla distribuzione delle specie esotiche. Sulla base di fonti bibliografiche, scientifiche e tecniche, di conoscenze specialistiche degli autori e attraverso un metodo standard di valutazione, è stato quindi assegnato a ciascuna categoria forestale, su una scala di quattro valori, un livello di invasione da parte di ciascuna specie arborea esotica. Le categorie forestali più invase sono risultate i boschi ripariali, i castagneti, i querco-carpineti, e la macchia mediterranea. Le categorie forestali a maggior rischio di futura invasione da parte di un certo numero di alberi esotici sono i querceti di farnia, le faggete e le pinete di pino silvestre. Le specie arboree esotiche che invadono il maggior numero di categorie forestali sono Ailanthus altissima e Robinia pseudoacacia, ampiamente diffuse sull’intero territorio nazionale. L’analisi sistematica delle informazioni disponibili ha permesso di mettere in relazione la distribuzione delle specie arboree esotiche invasive nelle foreste italiane alle categorie forestali più vulnerabili all’invasione. Queste conoscenze possono fornire un supporto alla gestione forestale finalizzata a prevenire le invasioni e a mitigarne gli impatti negativi sugli ecosistemi forestali, nonché alla scelta delle specie da utilizzare nei rimboschimenti e negli interventi di recupero ambientale.

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2022

13. Valutazione e classificazione degli impatti e distribuzione delle specie alloctone in Italia

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Montagnani, C., Gentili, R., Brundu, G., Celesti‐grapow, L., Galasso, G., Lazzaro, L., Armeli Minicante, S., Carnevali, L., Acosta, A. T. R., Agrillo, E., Alessandrini, A., Angiolini, C., Ardenghi, N. M. G., Arduini, I., Armiraglio, S., Attorre, F., Bacchetta, G., Bagella, S., Barni, E., Barone, G., Bartolucci, F., Beretta, A., Berta, G., Bolpagni, R., Bona, I., Bonari, G., Bouvet, D., Bovio, M., Briozzo, I., Brusa, G., Buldrini, F., Buono, S., Burnelli, M., Carboni, M., Carli, E., Casella, F., Castello, M., Ceriani, R. M., Cianfaglione, K., Cicutto, M., Conti, F., Dagnino, D., Domina, G., Fanfarillo, E., Fascetti, S., Ferrario, A., Ferretti, G., Foggi, B., Gariboldi, L., Giancola, C., Gigante, D., Guarino, R., Iamonico, D., Iberite, M., Kleih, M., Laface, V. L. A., Latini, M., Lazzeri, V., Lozano, V., Magrini, S., Mainetti, A., Marinangeli, F., Martini, F., Masiero, F., Massimi, M., Mazzola, L., Medagli, P., Mugnai, M., Musarella, C. M., Nicolella, G., Orsenigo, S., Peccenini, S., Pedullà, L., Perrino, E. V., Plutino, M., Podda, L., Poggio, L., Posillipo, G., Proietti, C., Prosser, F., Ranfa, A., Rempicci, M., Rivieccio, G., Rodi, E. S., Rosati, L., Salerno, G., Santangelo, A., Scalari, F., Selvaggi, A., Spampinato, G., Stinca, A., Turcato, C., Viciani, D., Vidali, M., Villani, M., Vurro, M., Wagensommer, R. P., Wilhalm, T., and Citterio, S.

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2022

14. Managing plant invasions using legislation tools: An analysis of the national and regional regulations for non-native plants in Italy

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Brundu, G, Armeli Minicante, S, Barni, E, Bolpagni, R, Caddeo, A, Celesti-Grapow, L, Cogoni, A, Galasso, G, Iiriti, G, Lazzaro, L, Loi, M, Lozano, V, Marignani, M, Montagnani, C, Siniscalco, C, Brundu G., Armeli Minicante S., Barni E., Bolpagni R., Caddeo A., Celesti-Grapow L., Cogoni A., Galasso G., Iiriti G., Lazzaro L., Loi M. C., Lozano V., Marignani M., Montagnani C., Siniscalco C., Brundu, G, Armeli Minicante, S, Barni, E, Bolpagni, R, Caddeo, A, Celesti-Grapow, L, Cogoni, A, Galasso, G, Iiriti, G, Lazzaro, L, Loi, M, Lozano, V, Marignani, M, Montagnani, C, Siniscalco, C, Brundu G., Armeli Minicante S., Barni E., Bolpagni R., Caddeo A., Celesti-Grapow L., Cogoni A., Galasso G., Iiriti G., Lazzaro L., Loi M. C., Lozano V., Marignani M., Montagnani C., and Siniscalco C.

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The integration of international, national and local regulations is one of the fundamental steps for preventing, controlling and managing biological invasions. The aim of the present study is to present and analyse, for the first time, the list of all non-native plant species that are regulated in Italy by the European, Italian and regional legislation in force. To date, there are 147 regulated non-native plant taxa. This number includes the 36 invasive alien plants of European Union concern and additional 111 taxa (95 species and 16 collective taxa) that have been listed at the regional level alone. A total of 19 plants of European Union concern and 95 regulated plants are present in the wild in at least one administrative region. The majority of the 95 species that are listed at the regional level alone are woody species (23 trees, 9 shrubs, 6 woody vines), followed by 29 herbs (19 annual herbs, 10 perennial herbs) and 11 aquatic plants. By presenting the regulated species and by identifying the most relevant species, the present study will provide an important tool to support plant invasion research and management and for the application of Regulation (EU) no. 1143/2014 on invasive alien species.

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2020

15. Impact of invasive alien plants on native plant communities and Natura 2000 habitats: State of the art, gap analysis and perspectives in Italy

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Lazzaro, L, Bolpagni, R, Buffa, G, Gentili, R, Lonati, M, Stinca, A, Acosta, A, Adorni, M, Aleffi, M, Allegrezza, M, Angiolini, C, Assini, S, Bagella, S, Bonari, G, Bovio, M, Bracco, F, Brundu, G, Caccianiga, M, Carnevali, L, Di Cecco, V, Ceschin, S, Ciaschetti, G, Cogoni, A, Foggi, B, Frattaroli, A, Genovesi, P, Gigante, D, Lucchese, F, Mainetti, A, Mariotti, M, Minissale, P, Paura, B, Pellizzari, M, Perrino, E, Pirone, G, Poggio, L, Poldini, L, Poponessi, S, Prisco, I, Prosser, F, Puglisi, M, Rosati, L, Selvaggi, A, Sottovia, L, Spampinato, G, Stanisci, A, Venanzoni, R, Viciani, D, Vidali, M, Villani, M, Lastrucci, L, Lazzaro L., Bolpagni R., Buffa G., Gentili R., Lonati M., Stinca A., Acosta A. T. R., Adorni M., Aleffi M., Allegrezza M., Angiolini C., Assini S., Bagella S., Bonari G., Bovio M., Bracco F., Brundu G., Caccianiga M., Carnevali L., Di Cecco V., Ceschin S., Ciaschetti G., Cogoni A., Foggi B., Frattaroli A. R., Genovesi P., Gigante D., Lucchese F., Mainetti A., Mariotti M., Minissale P., Paura B., Pellizzari M., Perrino E. V., Pirone G., Poggio L., Poldini L., Poponessi S., Prisco I., Prosser F., Puglisi M., Rosati L., Selvaggi A., Sottovia L., Spampinato G., Stanisci A., Venanzoni R., Viciani D., Vidali M., Villani M., Lastrucci L., Lazzaro, L, Bolpagni, R, Buffa, G, Gentili, R, Lonati, M, Stinca, A, Acosta, A, Adorni, M, Aleffi, M, Allegrezza, M, Angiolini, C, Assini, S, Bagella, S, Bonari, G, Bovio, M, Bracco, F, Brundu, G, Caccianiga, M, Carnevali, L, Di Cecco, V, Ceschin, S, Ciaschetti, G, Cogoni, A, Foggi, B, Frattaroli, A, Genovesi, P, Gigante, D, Lucchese, F, Mainetti, A, Mariotti, M, Minissale, P, Paura, B, Pellizzari, M, Perrino, E, Pirone, G, Poggio, L, Poldini, L, Poponessi, S, Prisco, I, Prosser, F, Puglisi, M, Rosati, L, Selvaggi, A, Sottovia, L, Spampinato, G, Stanisci, A, Venanzoni, R, Viciani, D, Vidali, M, Villani, M, Lastrucci, L, Lazzaro L., Bolpagni R., Buffa G., Gentili R., Lonati M., Stinca A., Acosta A. T. R., Adorni M., Aleffi M., Allegrezza M., Angiolini C., Assini S., Bagella S., Bonari G., Bovio M., Bracco F., Brundu G., Caccianiga M., Carnevali L., Di Cecco V., Ceschin S., Ciaschetti G., Cogoni A., Foggi B., Frattaroli A. R., Genovesi P., Gigante D., Lucchese F., Mainetti A., Mariotti M., Minissale P., Paura B., Pellizzari M., Perrino E. V., Pirone G., Poggio L., Poldini L., Poponessi S., Prisco I., Prosser F., Puglisi M., Rosati L., Selvaggi A., Sottovia L., Spampinato G., Stanisci A., Venanzoni R., Viciani D., Vidali M., Villani M., and Lastrucci L.

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Invasive alien plants are a major threat to biodiversity and they contribute to the unfavourable conservation status of habitats of interest to the European Community. In order to favour implementation of European Union Regulation no. 1143/2014 on invasive alien species, the Italian Society of Vegetation Science carried out a large survey led by a task force of 49 contributors with expertise in vegetation across all the Italian administrative regions. The survey summed up the knowledge on impact mechanisms of invasive alien plants in Italy and their outcomes on plant communities and the EU habitats of Community Interest, in accordance with Directive no. 92/43/EEC. The survey covered 241 alien plant species reported as having deleterious ecological impacts. The data collected illustrate the current state of the art, highlight the main gaps in knowledge, and suggest topics to be further investigated. In particular, the survey underlined competition as being the main mechanism of ecological impact on plant communities and Natura 2000 habitats. Of the 241 species, only Ailanthus altissima was found to exert an ecological impact on plant communities and Natura 2000 habitats in all Italian regions; while a further 20 species impact up to ten out of the 20 Italian administrative regions. Our data indicate that 84 out of 132 Natura 2000 Habitats (64%) are subjected to some degree of impact by invasive alien plants. Freshwater habitats and natural and semi-natural grassland formations were impacted by the highest number of alien species, followed by coastal sand dunes and inland dunes, and forests. Although not exhaustive, this research is the first example of nationwide evaluation of the ecological impacts of invasive alien plants on plant communities and Natura 2000 Habitats.

Published
2020

16. More nature in the city

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Capotorti, G, Bonacquisti, S, Abis, L, Aloisi, I, Attorre, F, Bacaro, G, Balletto, G, Banfi, E, Barni, E, Bartoli, F, Bazzato, E, Beccaccioli, M, Braglia, R, Bretzel, F, Brighetti, M, Brundu, G, Burnelli, M, Calfapietra, C, Cambria, V, Caneva, G, Canini, A, Caronni, S, Castello, M, Catalano, C, Celesti-Grapow, L, Cicinelli, E, Cipriani, L, Citterio, S, Concu, G, Coppi, A, Corona, E, Del Duca, S, Del, V, Di Gristina, E, Domina, G, Faino, L, Fano, E, Fares, S, Farris, E, Farris, S, Fornaciari, M, Gaglio, M, Galasso, G, Galletti, M, Gargano, M, Gentili, R, Giannotta, A, Guarino, C, Guarino, R, Iaquinta, G, Iiriti, G, Lallai, A, Lallai, E, Lattanzi, E, Manca, S, Manes, F, Marignani, M, Marinangeli, F, Mariotti, M, Mascia, F, Mazzola, P, Meloni, G, Michelozzi, P, Miraglia, A, Montagnani, C, Mundula, L, Muresan, A, Musanti, F, Nardini, A, Nicosia, E, Oddi, L, Orlandi, F, Pace, R, Palumbo, M, Palumbo, S, Parrotta, L, Pasta, S, Perini, K, Poldini, L, Postiglione, A, Prigioniero, A, Proietti, C, Raimondo, F, Ranfa, A, Redi, E, Reverberi, M, Roccotiello, E, Ruga, L, Savo, V, Scarano, P, Schirru, F, Sciarrillo, R, Scuderi, F, Sebastiani, A, Siniscalco, C, Sordo, A, Suanno, C, Tartaglia, M, Tilia, A, Toffolo, C, Toselli, E, Travaglini, A, Ventura, F, Venturella, G, Vincenzi, F, Blasi, C, Capotorti G., Bonacquisti S., Abis L., Aloisi I., Attorre F., Bacaro G., Balletto G., Banfi E., Barni E., Bartoli F., Bazzato E., Beccaccioli M., Braglia R., Bretzel F., Brighetti M. A., Brundu G., Burnelli M., Calfapietra C., Cambria V. E., Caneva G., Canini A., Caronni S., Castello M., Catalano C., Celesti-Grapow L., Cicinelli E., Cipriani L., Citterio S., Concu G., Coppi A., Corona E., Del Duca S., Del V. E., Di Gristina E., Domina G., Faino L., Fano E. A., Fares S., Farris E., Farris S., Fornaciari M., Gaglio M., Galasso G., Galletti M., Gargano M. L., Gentili R., Giannotta A. P., Guarino C., Guarino R., Iaquinta G., Iiriti G., Lallai A., Lallai E., Lattanzi E., Manca S., Manes F., Marignani M., Marinangeli F., Mariotti M., Mascia F., Mazzola P., Meloni G., Michelozzi P., Miraglia A., Montagnani C., Mundula L., Muresan A. N., Musanti F., Nardini A., Nicosia E., Oddi L., Orlandi F., Pace R., Palumbo M. E., Palumbo S., Parrotta L., Pasta S., Perini K., Poldini L., Postiglione A., Prigioniero A., Proietti C., Raimondo F. M., Ranfa A., Redi E. L., Reverberi M., Roccotiello E., Ruga L., Savo V., Scarano P., Schirru F., Sciarrillo R., Scuderi F., Sebastiani A., Siniscalco C., Sordo A., Suanno C., Tartaglia M., Tilia A., Toffolo C., Toselli E., Travaglini A., Ventura F., Venturella G., Vincenzi F., Blasi C., Capotorti, G, Bonacquisti, S, Abis, L, Aloisi, I, Attorre, F, Bacaro, G, Balletto, G, Banfi, E, Barni, E, Bartoli, F, Bazzato, E, Beccaccioli, M, Braglia, R, Bretzel, F, Brighetti, M, Brundu, G, Burnelli, M, Calfapietra, C, Cambria, V, Caneva, G, Canini, A, Caronni, S, Castello, M, Catalano, C, Celesti-Grapow, L, Cicinelli, E, Cipriani, L, Citterio, S, Concu, G, Coppi, A, Corona, E, Del Duca, S, Del, V, Di Gristina, E, Domina, G, Faino, L, Fano, E, Fares, S, Farris, E, Farris, S, Fornaciari, M, Gaglio, M, Galasso, G, Galletti, M, Gargano, M, Gentili, R, Giannotta, A, Guarino, C, Guarino, R, Iaquinta, G, Iiriti, G, Lallai, A, Lallai, E, Lattanzi, E, Manca, S, Manes, F, Marignani, M, Marinangeli, F, Mariotti, M, Mascia, F, Mazzola, P, Meloni, G, Michelozzi, P, Miraglia, A, Montagnani, C, Mundula, L, Muresan, A, Musanti, F, Nardini, A, Nicosia, E, Oddi, L, Orlandi, F, Pace, R, Palumbo, M, Palumbo, S, Parrotta, L, Pasta, S, Perini, K, Poldini, L, Postiglione, A, Prigioniero, A, Proietti, C, Raimondo, F, Ranfa, A, Redi, E, Reverberi, M, Roccotiello, E, Ruga, L, Savo, V, Scarano, P, Schirru, F, Sciarrillo, R, Scuderi, F, Sebastiani, A, Siniscalco, C, Sordo, A, Suanno, C, Tartaglia, M, Tilia, A, Toffolo, C, Toselli, E, Travaglini, A, Ventura, F, Venturella, G, Vincenzi, F, Blasi, C, Capotorti G., Bonacquisti S., Abis L., Aloisi I., Attorre F., Bacaro G., Balletto G., Banfi E., Barni E., Bartoli F., Bazzato E., Beccaccioli M., Braglia R., Bretzel F., Brighetti M. A., Brundu G., Burnelli M., Calfapietra C., Cambria V. E., Caneva G., Canini A., Caronni S., Castello M., Catalano C., Celesti-Grapow L., Cicinelli E., Cipriani L., Citterio S., Concu G., Coppi A., Corona E., Del Duca S., Del V. E., Di Gristina E., Domina G., Faino L., Fano E. A., Fares S., Farris E., Farris S., Fornaciari M., Gaglio M., Galasso G., Galletti M., Gargano M. L., Gentili R., Giannotta A. P., Guarino C., Guarino R., Iaquinta G., Iiriti G., Lallai A., Lallai E., Lattanzi E., Manca S., Manes F., Marignani M., Marinangeli F., Mariotti M., Mascia F., Mazzola P., Meloni G., Michelozzi P., Miraglia A., Montagnani C., Mundula L., Muresan A. N., Musanti F., Nardini A., Nicosia E., Oddi L., Orlandi F., Pace R., Palumbo M. E., Palumbo S., Parrotta L., Pasta S., Perini K., Poldini L., Postiglione A., Prigioniero A., Proietti C., Raimondo F. M., Ranfa A., Redi E. L., Reverberi M., Roccotiello E., Ruga L., Savo V., Scarano P., Schirru F., Sciarrillo R., Scuderi F., Sebastiani A., Siniscalco C., Sordo A., Suanno C., Tartaglia M., Tilia A., Toffolo C., Toselli E., Travaglini A., Ventura F., Venturella G., Vincenzi F., and Blasi C.

Abstract

According to projects and practices that the Italian botanists and ecologists are carrying out for bringing “more nature in the city”, new insights for a factual integration between ecological perspectives and more consolidated aesthetic and agronomic approaches to the sustainable planning and management of urban green areas are provided.

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2020

17. Notulae to the Italian alien vascular flora: 9

Author

Galasso, G, Domina, G, Adorni, M, Angiolini, C, Apruzzese, M, Ardenghi, N, Assini, S, Aversa, M, Bacchetta, G, Banfi, E, Barberis, G, Bartolucci, F, Bernardo, L, Bertolli, A, Bonali, F, Bonari, G, Bonini, I, Bracco, F, Brundu, G, Buccomino, G, Buono, S, Calvia, G, Cambria, S, Castagnini, P, Ceschin, S, Dagnino, D, Di Gristina, E, Di Turi, A, Fascetti, S, Ferretti, G, Fois, M, Gentili, R, Gheza, G, Gubellini, L, Hofmann, N, Iamonico, D, Ilari, A, Kiraly, A, Kiraly, G, Laface, V, Lallai, A, Lazzaro, L, Lonati, M, Longo, D, Lozano, V, Lupoletti, J, Magrini, S, Mainetti, A, Manca, M, Marchetti, D, Mariani, F, Mariotti, M, Masin, R, Mei, G, Menini, F, Merli, M, Milani, A, Minuto, L, Mugnai, M, Musarella, C, Olivieri, N, Onnis, L, Passalacqua, N, Peccenini, S, Peruzzi, L, Pica, A, Pinzani, L, Pittarello, M, Podda, L, Prosser, F, Enri, S, Roma-Marzio, F, Rosati, L, Sarigu, M, Scafidi, F, Sciandrello, S, Selvaggi, A, Spampinato, G, Stinca, A, Tavilla, G, Toffolo, C, Tomasi, G, Turcato, C, Villano, C, Nepi, C, Galasso G., Domina G., Adorni M., Angiolini C., Apruzzese M., Ardenghi N. M. G., Assini S., Aversa M., Bacchetta G., Banfi E., Barberis G., Bartolucci F., Bernardo L., Bertolli A., Bonali F., Bonari G., Bonini I., Bracco F., Brundu G., Buccomino G., Buono S., Calvia G., Cambria S., Castagnini P., Ceschin S., Dagnino D., Di Gristina E., Di Turi A., Fascetti S., Ferretti G., Fois M., Gentili R., Gheza G., Gubellini L., Hofmann N., Iamonico D., Ilari A., Kiraly A., Kiraly G., Laface V. L. A., Lallai A., Lazzaro L., Lonati M., Longo D., Lozano V., Lupoletti J., Magrini S., Mainetti A., Manca M., Marchetti D., Mariani F., Mariotti M. G., Masin R. R., Mei G., Menini F., Merli M., Milani A., Minuto L., Mugnai M., Musarella C. M., Olivieri N., Onnis L., Passalacqua N. G., Peccenini S., Peruzzi L., Pica A., Pinzani L., Pittarello M., Podda L., Prosser F., Enri S. R., Roma-Marzio F., Rosati L., Sarigu M., Scafidi F., Sciandrello S., Selvaggi A., Spampinato G., Stinca A., Tavilla G., Toffolo C., Tomasi G., Turcato C., Villano C., Nepi C., Galasso, G, Domina, G, Adorni, M, Angiolini, C, Apruzzese, M, Ardenghi, N, Assini, S, Aversa, M, Bacchetta, G, Banfi, E, Barberis, G, Bartolucci, F, Bernardo, L, Bertolli, A, Bonali, F, Bonari, G, Bonini, I, Bracco, F, Brundu, G, Buccomino, G, Buono, S, Calvia, G, Cambria, S, Castagnini, P, Ceschin, S, Dagnino, D, Di Gristina, E, Di Turi, A, Fascetti, S, Ferretti, G, Fois, M, Gentili, R, Gheza, G, Gubellini, L, Hofmann, N, Iamonico, D, Ilari, A, Kiraly, A, Kiraly, G, Laface, V, Lallai, A, Lazzaro, L, Lonati, M, Longo, D, Lozano, V, Lupoletti, J, Magrini, S, Mainetti, A, Manca, M, Marchetti, D, Mariani, F, Mariotti, M, Masin, R, Mei, G, Menini, F, Merli, M, Milani, A, Minuto, L, Mugnai, M, Musarella, C, Olivieri, N, Onnis, L, Passalacqua, N, Peccenini, S, Peruzzi, L, Pica, A, Pinzani, L, Pittarello, M, Podda, L, Prosser, F, Enri, S, Roma-Marzio, F, Rosati, L, Sarigu, M, Scafidi, F, Sciandrello, S, Selvaggi, A, Spampinato, G, Stinca, A, Tavilla, G, Toffolo, C, Tomasi, G, Turcato, C, Villano, C, Nepi, C, Galasso G., Domina G., Adorni M., Angiolini C., Apruzzese M., Ardenghi N. M. G., Assini S., Aversa M., Bacchetta G., Banfi E., Barberis G., Bartolucci F., Bernardo L., Bertolli A., Bonali F., Bonari G., Bonini I., Bracco F., Brundu G., Buccomino G., Buono S., Calvia G., Cambria S., Castagnini P., Ceschin S., Dagnino D., Di Gristina E., Di Turi A., Fascetti S., Ferretti G., Fois M., Gentili R., Gheza G., Gubellini L., Hofmann N., Iamonico D., Ilari A., Kiraly A., Kiraly G., Laface V. L. A., Lallai A., Lazzaro L., Lonati M., Longo D., Lozano V., Lupoletti J., Magrini S., Mainetti A., Manca M., Marchetti D., Mariani F., Mariotti M. G., Masin R. R., Mei G., Menini F., Merli M., Milani A., Minuto L., Mugnai M., Musarella C. M., Olivieri N., Onnis L., Passalacqua N. G., Peccenini S., Peruzzi L., Pica A., Pinzani L., Pittarello M., Podda L., Prosser F., Enri S. R., Roma-Marzio F., Rosati L., Sarigu M., Scafidi F., Sciandrello S., Selvaggi A., Spampinato G., Stinca A., Tavilla G., Toffolo C., Tomasi G., Turcato C., Villano C., and Nepi C.

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In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes new records, confirmations, exclusions, and status changes for Italy or for Italian administrative regions. Furthermore, three new combinations are proposed. Nomenclatural and distribution updates published elsewhere are provided as Suppl. material 1.

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2020

19. Managing plant invasions using legislation tools: An analysis of the national and regional regulations for non-native plants in Italy

Author

Brundu, G., Armeli Minicante, S., Barni, E., Bolpagni, R., Caddeo, A., Celesti-Grapow, L., Cogoni, A., Galasso, G., Iiriti, G., Lazzaro, L., Loi, M. Cecilia, Lozano, V., Marignani, M., Montagnani, C., Siniscalco, C., Brundu, G, Armeli Minicante, S, Barni, E, Bolpagni, R, Caddeo, A, Celesti-Grapow, L, Cogoni, A, Galasso, G, Iiriti, G, Lazzaro, L, Loi, M, Lozano, V, Marignani, M, Montagnani, C, and Siniscalco, C

Subjects
invasive alien species IAS, INTRODUCED FLORA, INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES (IAS), black lists, invasive alien species (IAS), European regulation on IAS, environmental legislation, introduced flora, BLACK LISTS, enviromental legislation, EUROPEAN REGULATION ON IAS, ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
Abstract

The integration of international, national and local regulations is one of the fundamental steps for preventing, controlling and managing biological invasions. The aim of the present study is to present and analyse, for the first time, the list of all non-native plant species that are regulated in Italy by the European, Italian and regional legislation in force. To date, there are 147 non-native plant taxa regulated. This number includes the 36 invasive alien plants of European Union concern and additional 111 taxa (95 species and 16 collective taxa) that have been listed at the regional level alone. A total of 19 plants of European Union concern and 95 regulated plants are present in the wild in at least one administrative region. The majority of the 95 species that are listed at the regional level alone are woody species (23 trees, 9 shrubs, 6 woody vines), followed by 29 herbs (19 annual herbs, 10 perennial herbs) and 11 aquatic plants. By presenting the regulated species and by identifying the most relevant species, the present study will provide an important tool to support plant invasion research and management and for the application of Regulation (EU) no. 1143/2014 on invasive alien species., Annali di Botanica, VOL 10 (2020)

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2020

20. More nature in the city

Author

Capotorti, G, primary, Bonacquisti, S, additional, Abis, L, additional, Aloisi, I, additional, Attorre, F, additional, Bacaro, G, additional, Balletto, G, additional, Banfi, E, additional, Barni, E, additional, Bartoli, F, additional, Bazzato, E, additional, Beccaccioli, M, additional, Braglia, R, additional, Bretzel, F, additional, Brighetti, M. A, additional, Brundu, G, additional, Burnelli, M, additional, Calfapietra, C, additional, Cambria, V. E, additional, Caneva, G, additional, Canini, A, additional, Caronni, S, additional, Castello, M, additional, Catalano, C, additional, Celesti-Grapow, L, additional, Cicinelli, E, additional, Cipriani, L, additional, Citterio, S, additional, Concu, G, additional, Coppi, A, additional, Corona, E, additional, Del Duca, S, additional, Del, Vico E, additional, Di Gristina, E, additional, Domina, G, additional, Faino, L, additional, Fano, E. A, additional, Fares, S, additional, Farris, E, additional, Farris, S, additional, Fornaciari, M, additional, Gaglio, M, additional, Galasso, G, additional, Galletti, M, additional, Gargano, M. L, additional, Gentili, R, additional, Giannotta, A. P, additional, Guarino, C, additional, Guarino, R, additional, Iaquinta, G, additional, Iiriti, G, additional, Lallai, A, additional, Lallai, E, additional, Lattanzi, E, additional, Manca, S, additional, Manes, F, additional, Marignani, M, additional, Marinangeli, F, additional, Mariotti, M, additional, Mascia, F, additional, Mazzola, P, additional, Meloni, G, additional, Michelozzi, P, additional, Miraglia, A, additional, Montagnani, C, additional, Mundula, L, additional, Muresan, A. N, additional, Musanti, F, additional, Nardini, A, additional, Nicosia, E, additional, Oddi, L, additional, Orlandi, F, additional, Pace, R, additional, Palumbo, M. E, additional, Palumbo, S, additional, Parrotta, L, additional, Pasta, S, additional, Perini, K, additional, Poldini, L, additional, Postiglione, A, additional, Prigioniero, A, additional, Proietti, C, additional, Raimondo, F. M, additional, Ranfa, A, additional, Redi, E. L, additional, Reverberi, M, additional, Roccotiello, E, additional, Ruga, L, additional, Savo, V, additional, Scarano, P, additional, Schirru, F, additional, Sciarrillo, R, additional, Scuderi, F, additional, Sebastiani, A, additional, Siniscalco, C, additional, Sordo, A, additional, Suanno, C, additional, Tartaglia, M, additional, Tilia, A, additional, Toffolo, C, additional, Toselli, E, additional, Travaglini, A, additional, Ventura, F, additional, Venturella, G, additional, Vincenzi, F, additional, and Blasi, C, additional

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2020
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21. Horizon Scanning to Predict and Prioritize Invasive Alien Species With the Potential to Threaten Human Health and Economies on Cyprus

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Peyton, J.M. Martinou, A.F. Adriaens, T. Chartosia, N. Karachle, P.K. Rabitsch, W. Tricarico, E. Arianoutsou, M. Bacher, S. Bazos, I. Brundu, G. Bruno-McClung, E. Charalambidou, I. Demetriou, M. Galanidi, M. Galil, B. Guillem, R. Hadjiafxentis, K. Hadjioannou, L. Hadjistylli, M. Hall-Spencer, J.M. Jimenez, C. Johnstone, G. Kleitou, P. Kletou, D. Koukkoularidou, D. Leontiou, S. Maczey, N. Michailidis, N. Mountford, J.O. Papatheodoulou, A. Pescott, O.L. Phanis, C. Preda, C. Rorke, S. Shaw, R. Solarz, W. Taylor, C.D. Trajanovski, S. Tziortzis, I. Tzirkalli, E. Uludag, A. Vimercati, G. Zdraveski, K. Zenetos, A. Roy, H.E.

Abstract

Invasive alien species (IAS) are known to be a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystem function and there is increasing evidence of their impacts on human health and economies globally. We undertook horizon scanning using expert-elicitation to predict arrivals of IAS that could have adverse human health or economic impacts on the island of Cyprus. Three hundred and twenty five IAS comprising 89 plants, 37 freshwater animals, 61 terrestrial invertebrates, 93 terrestrial vertebrates, and 45 marine species, were assessed during a two-day workshop involving 39 participants to derive two ranked lists: (1) IAS with potential human health impacts (20 species ranked within two bands: 1–10 species or 11–20 species); and, (2) IAS with potential economic impacts (50 species ranked in three bands of 1–10, 11–20, and 21–50). Five species of mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, Aedes flavopictus, Aedes japonicus, and Culex quinquefasciatus) were considered a potential threat to both human health and economies. It was evident that the IAS identified through this process could potentially arrive through many pathways (25 and 23 pathways were noted for the top 20 IAS on the human health and economic impact lists respectively). The Convention on Biological Diversity Level II (subcategory) pathways Contaminant on plants, pet/aquarium/terrarium species (including live food for such species), hitchhikers in or on aeroplanes, hitchhikers in or on ship/boats, and vehicles were the main pathways that arose across both lists. We discuss the potential of horizon scanning lists to inform biosecurity policies and communication around IAS, highlighting the importance of increasing understanding amongst all stakeholders, including the public, to reduce the risks associated with predicted IAS arrivals. © Copyright © 2020 Peyton, Martinou, Adriaens, Chartosia, Karachle, Rabitsch, Tricarico, Arianoutsou, Bacher, Bazos, Brundu, Bruno-McClung, Charalambidou, Demetriou, Galanidi, Galil, Guillem, Hadjiafxentis, Hadjioannou, Hadjistylli, Hall-Spencer, Jimenez, Johnstone, Kleitou, Kletou, Koukkoularidou, Leontiou, Maczey, Michailidis, Mountford, Papatheodoulou, Pescott, Phanis, Preda, Rorke, Shaw, Solarz, Taylor, Trajanovski, Tziortzis, Tzirkalli, Uludag, Vimercati, Zdraveski, Zenetos and Roy.

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2020

22. A first checklist of the alien-dominated vegetation in Italy

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Viciani, D, Vidali, M, Gigante, D, Bolpagni, R, Villani, M, Acosta, A, Adorni, M, Aleffi, M, Allegrezza, M, Angiolini, C, Assini, S, Bagella, S, Bonari, G, Bovio, M, Bracco, F, Brundu, G, Buffa, G, Caccianiga, M, Carnevali, L, Ceschin, S, Ciaschetti, G, Cogoni, A, Di Cecco, V, Foggi, B, Frattaroli, A, Genovesi, P, Gentili, R, Lazzaro, L, Lonati, M, Lucchese, F, Mainetti, A, Mariotti, M, Minissale, P, Paura, B, Pellizzari, M, Perrino, E, Pirone, G, Poggio, L, Poldini, L, Poponessi, S, Prisco, I, Prosser, F, Puglisi, M, Rosati, L, Selvaggi, A, Sottovia, L, Spampinato, G, Stanisci, A, Stinca, A, Venanzoni, R, Lastrucci, L, Viciani, Daniele, Vidali, Marisa, Gigante, Daniela, Bolpagni, Rossano, Villani, Mariacristina, Acosta, Alicia Teresa Rosario, Adorni, Michele, Aleffi, Michele, Allegrezza, Marina, Angiolini, Claudia, Assini, Silvia, Bagella, Simonetta, Bonari, Gianmaria, Bovio, Maurizio, Bracco, Francesco, Brundu, Giuseppe, Buffa, Gabriella, Caccianiga, Marco, Carnevali, Lucilla, Ceschin, Simona, Ciaschetti, Giampiero, Cogoni, Annalena, Di Cecco, Valter, Foggi, Bruno, Frattaroli, Anna Rita, Genovesi, Piero, Gentili, Rodolfo, Lazzaro, Lorenzo, Lonati, Michele, Lucchese, Fernando, Mainetti, Andrea, Mariotti, Mauro, Minissale, Pietro, Paura, Bruno, Pellizzari, Mauro, Perrino, Enrico Vito, Pirone, Gianfranco, Poggio, Laura, Poldini, Livio, Poponessi, Silvia, Prisco, Irene, Prosser, Filippo, Puglisi, Marta, Rosati, Leonardo, Selvaggi, Alberto, Sottovia, Lucio, Spampinato, Giovanni, Stanisci, Angela, Stinca, Adriano, Venanzoni, Roberto, Lastrucci, Lorenzo, Viciani, D, Vidali, M, Gigante, D, Bolpagni, R, Villani, M, Acosta, A, Adorni, M, Aleffi, M, Allegrezza, M, Angiolini, C, Assini, S, Bagella, S, Bonari, G, Bovio, M, Bracco, F, Brundu, G, Buffa, G, Caccianiga, M, Carnevali, L, Ceschin, S, Ciaschetti, G, Cogoni, A, Di Cecco, V, Foggi, B, Frattaroli, A, Genovesi, P, Gentili, R, Lazzaro, L, Lonati, M, Lucchese, F, Mainetti, A, Mariotti, M, Minissale, P, Paura, B, Pellizzari, M, Perrino, E, Pirone, G, Poggio, L, Poldini, L, Poponessi, S, Prisco, I, Prosser, F, Puglisi, M, Rosati, L, Selvaggi, A, Sottovia, L, Spampinato, G, Stanisci, A, Stinca, A, Venanzoni, R, Lastrucci, L, Viciani, Daniele, Vidali, Marisa, Gigante, Daniela, Bolpagni, Rossano, Villani, Mariacristina, Acosta, Alicia Teresa Rosario, Adorni, Michele, Aleffi, Michele, Allegrezza, Marina, Angiolini, Claudia, Assini, Silvia, Bagella, Simonetta, Bonari, Gianmaria, Bovio, Maurizio, Bracco, Francesco, Brundu, Giuseppe, Buffa, Gabriella, Caccianiga, Marco, Carnevali, Lucilla, Ceschin, Simona, Ciaschetti, Giampiero, Cogoni, Annalena, Di Cecco, Valter, Foggi, Bruno, Frattaroli, Anna Rita, Genovesi, Piero, Gentili, Rodolfo, Lazzaro, Lorenzo, Lonati, Michele, Lucchese, Fernando, Mainetti, Andrea, Mariotti, Mauro, Minissale, Pietro, Paura, Bruno, Pellizzari, Mauro, Perrino, Enrico Vito, Pirone, Gianfranco, Poggio, Laura, Poldini, Livio, Poponessi, Silvia, Prisco, Irene, Prosser, Filippo, Puglisi, Marta, Rosati, Leonardo, Selvaggi, Alberto, Sottovia, Lucio, Spampinato, Giovanni, Stanisci, Angela, Stinca, Adriano, Venanzoni, Roberto, and Lastrucci, Lorenzo

Abstract

This study provides a first step toward the knowledge of the alien-dominated and co-dominated plant communities present in Italy. The first ever checklist of the alien phytocoenoses described or reported in literature for the Italian territory has been compiled, produced by data-mining in national and local thematic literature. The resulting vegetation-type draft-list has been checked in the light of the most recent syntaxonomic documentation and updated with regards to syntaxonomy and nomenclature, with special reference to the frame proposed in the Italian Vegetation Prodrome. The list includes 27 vascular and one bryophyte vegetation classes, hosting 194 low rank alien-dominated syntaxa . The different vegetation types detected for each syntaxonomic class and macro-vegetation group, defined by physiognomical and ecological attributes, are discussed.

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2020

23. Un primo contributo alla definizione delle fitocenosi dominate da specie aliene in Italia

Author

Bolpagni, R., Acosta, A. T. C., Adorni, M., Aleffi, M., Allegrezza, M., Angiolini, C., Assini, S. P., Bagella, S., Bonari, G., Bovio, M., Bracco, F., Brundu, G., Buffa, G., Caccianiga, M., Carnevali, L., Ceschin, S., Ciaschetti, G., Cogoni, A., Di Cecco, V., Foggi, B., Frattaroli, A., Genovesi, P., Gentili, R., Gigante, D., Lazzaro, L., Lonati, M., Lucchese, F., Mainetti, A., Mariotti, M., Minissale, P., Paura, B., Pellizzari, M., Perrino, E., Pirone, G., Poggio, L., Poldini, L., Poponessi, S., Prisco, I., Prosser, F., Puglisi, M., Rosati, L., Selvaggi, A., Sottovia, L., Spampinato, G., Stanisci, A., Stinca, A., Venanzoni, R., Viciani, D., Vidali, M., Villani, C., Lastrucci, L., AA.VV., Bolpagni, R., Acosta, A. T. C., Adorni, M., Aleffi, M., Allegrezza, M., Angiolini, C., Assini, S. P., Bagella, S., Bonari, G., Bovio, M., Bracco, F., Brundu, G., Buffa, G., Caccianiga, M., Carnevali, L., Ceschin, S., Ciaschetti, G., Cogoni, A., Di Cecco, V., Foggi, B., Frattaroli, A., Genovesi, P., Gentili, R., Gigante, D., Lazzaro, L., Lonati, M., Lucchese, F., Mainetti, A., Mariotti, M., Minissale, P., Paura, B., Pellizzari, M., Perrino, E., Pirone, Gianfranco, Poggio, L., Poldini, L., Poponessi, S., Prisco, I., Prosser, F., Puglisi, M., Rosati, L., Selvaggi, A., Sottovia, L., Spampinato, G., Stanisci, A., Stinca, A., Venanzoni, R., Viciani, D., Vidali, M., Villani, C., and Lastrucci, L.

Subjects
Alien species, habitat, vegettion, Italy
Published
2018

24. An assessment of the impacts of invasive alien plants on habitats in Italy: first results from the ISPRA-SISV convention

Author

Lazzaro L., Bolpagni R., Acosta A. T. R., Adorni M., Aleffi M., Allegrezza M., Angiolini C., Assini S. P., Bagella S., Bonari G., Bovio M., Bracco F., Brundu G., Buffa G., Caccianiga M., Carnevali L., Ceschin S., Ciaschetti G, Cogoni A., Di Cecco V., Foggi B., Frattaroli A. R., Genovesi P., Gentili R., Gigante D., Lonati M., Lucchese F., Mainetti A., Mariotti M., Minissale P., Paura B., Pellizzari M., Perrino E. V., Pirone G., Poggio L., Poldini L., Poponessi S., Prisco I., Prosser F., Puglisi M., Rosati L., Selvaggi A., Sottovia L., Spampinato G., Stanisci A., Stinca A., Venanzoni R., Viciani D., Vidali M., Villani C., Lastrucci L., AA.VV., Lazzaro, L., Bolpagni, R., Acosta, A. T. R., Adorni, M., Aleffi, M., Allegrezza, M., Angiolini, C., Assini, S. P., Bagella, S., Bonari, G., Bovio, M., Bracco, F., Brundu, G., Buffa, G., Caccianiga, M., Carnevali, L., Ceschin, S., Ciaschetti, G, Cogoni, A., Di Cecco, V., Foggi, B., Frattaroli, A. R., Genovesi, P., Gentili, R., Gigante, D., Lonati, M., Lucchese, F., Mainetti, A., Mariotti, M., Minissale, P., Paura, B., Pellizzari, M., Perrino, E. V., Pirone, G., Poggio, L., Poldini, L., Poponessi, S., Prisco, I., Prosser, F., Puglisi, M., Rosati, L., Selvaggi, A., Sottovia, L., Spampinato, G., Stanisci, A., Stinca, A., Venanzoni, R., Viciani, D., Vidali, M., Villani, C., and Lastrucci, L.

Subjects
Invasive alien plants, habitat, Habitat, invasive alien species, Habitat, invasive alien species
Published
2018

26. Lespedeza cuneata (Dum.Cours.) G.Don

Author

Brundu, G., Chapman, D., Flory, L., Le Roux, J., Pescott, O., Siemann, E., Starfinger, U., Tanner, R., Brundu, G., Chapman, D., Flory, L., Le Roux, J., Pescott, O., Siemann, E., Starfinger, U., and Tanner, R.

Abstract

One of the EPPO (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization) data sheets on pests recommended for regulation, being an output from an expert working group that risk analysed L. cuneata for the EPPO region in October 2017.

Published
2019

27. Triadica sebifera (L.) Small

Author

Brundu, G., Chapman, D., Flory, L., Le Roux, J., Pescott, O., Siemann, E., Starfinger, U., Tanner, R., Brundu, G., Chapman, D., Flory, L., Le Roux, J., Pescott, O., Siemann, E., Starfinger, U., and Tanner, R.

Abstract

One of the EPPO (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization) data sheets on pests recommended for regulation, being an output from an expert working group that risk analysed T. sebifera for the EPPO region in October 2017.

Published
2019

28. Global rise in emerging alien species results from increased accessibility of new source pools

Author

Seebens, H. Blackburn, T.M. Dyer, E.E. Genovesi, P. Hulme, P.E. Jeschke, J.M. Pagad, S. Pyšek, P. Van Kleunen, M. Winter, M. Ansong, M. Arianoutsou, M. Bacher, S. Blasius, B. Brockerhoff, E.G. Brundu, G. Capinha, C. Causton, C.E. Celesti-Grapow, L. Dawson, W. Dullinger, S. Economo, E.P. Fuentes, N. Guénard, B. Jäger, H. Kartesz, J. Kenis, M. Kühn, I. Lenzner, B. Liebhold, A.M. Mosena, A. Moser, D. Nentwig, W. Nishino, M. Pearman, D. Pergl, J. Rabitsch, W. Rojas-Sandoval, J. Roques, A. Rorke, S. Rossinelli, S. Roy, H.E. Scalera, R. Schindler, S. Štajerová, K. Tokarska-Guzik, B. Walker, K. Ward, D.F. Yamanaka, T. Essl, F.

Abstract

Our ability to predict the identity of future invasive alien species is largely based upon knowledge of prior invasion history. Emerging alien species-those never encountered as aliens before-therefore pose a significant challenge to biosecurity interventions worldwide. Understanding their temporal trends, origins, and the drivers of their spread is pivotal to improving prevention and risk assessment tools. Here, we use a database of 45,984 first records of 16,019 established alien species to investigate the temporal dynamics of occurrences of emerging alien species worldwide. Even after many centuries of invasions the rate of emergence of new alien species is still high: Onequarter of first records during 2000-2005 were of species that had not been previously recorded anywhere as alien, though with large variation across taxa. Model results show that the high proportion of emerging alien species cannot be solely explained by increases in well-known drivers such as the amount of imported commodities from historically important source regions. Instead, these dynamics reflect the incorporation of new regions into the pool of potential alien species, likely as a consequence of expanding trade networks and environmental change. This process compensates for the depletion of the historically important source species pool through successive invasions. We estimate that 1-16% of all species on Earth, depending on the taxonomic group, qualify as potential alien species. These results suggest that there remains a high proportion of emerging alien species we have yet to encounter, with future impacts that are difficult to predict. © 2018 National Academy of Sciences. All Rights Reserved.

Published
2018

29. Una valutazione degli impatti delle piante alloctone invasive sugli habitat in Italia: primi risultati dalla convenzione ISPRA-SISV

Author

Lazzaro, L., Acosta, A. T. C., Adorni, M., Aleffi, M., Allegrezza, M., Angiolini, C., Assini, S. P., Bagella, S., Bolpagni, R., Bonari, G., Bovio, M., Bracco, F., Brundu, G., Buffa, G., Caccianiga, M., Carnevali, L., Ceschin, S., Ciaschetti, G., Cogoni, A., Di Cecco, V., Foggi, B., Frattaroli, A., Genovesi, P., Gentili, R., Gigante, D., Lonati, M., Lucchese, F., Mainetti, A., Mariotti, M., Minissale, P., Paura, B., Pellizzari, M., Perrino, E., Pirone, G., Poggio, L., Poldini, L., Poponessi, S., Prisco, I., Prosser, F., Puglisi, M., Rosati, L., Selvaggi, A., Sottovia, L., Spampinato, G., Stanisci, A., Stinca, A., Venanzoni, R., Viciani, D., Vidali, M., Villani, C., and Lastrucci, L.

Subjects
Alien plant, habitat, vegetation, Italy
Published
2018

31. Abundant non-native tree species in Europe: traits and effects on ecosystems

Author

Wohlgemuth, T., Brundu, G., Castro-Díez, P., Campagnaro, T., Dobrowolska, D., Essl, F., Gazda, A., Gossner, M. M., Keren, S., Keresu, Z., Knüsel, S., Koprowski, M., La Porta, N., Marchante, H., Marozas, V., Nygaard, P. H., Podrázský, V., Puchalka, R., Reisman-Berman, O., Silva, J. S., Straigyte, L., Vacchiano, G., Van Loo, M., Ylioja, T., and Pötzelsberger, E.

Published
2018

32. Increasing understanding of alien species through citizen science (Alien-CSI)

Author

Roy, H.E., Groom, Q., Adriaens, T., Agnello, G., Antic, M., Archambeau, A.-S., Bacher, S., Bonn, Aletta, Brown, P., Brundu, G., Claramunt López, B., Cleary, M., Cogălniceanu, D., de Groot, M., De Sousa, T., Deidun, A., Essl, F., Fišer Pečnikar, Ž., Gazda, A., Gervasini, E., Glavendekic, M.M., Gigot, G., Jelaska, S.D., Jeschke, J.M., Kaminski, D., Karachle, P.K., Komives, T., Lapin, K., Lucy, F., Marchante, E., Marisavljevic, D., Marja, R., Martín-Torrijos, L., Martinou, A., Matosevic, D., Mifsud, C.M., Motiejūnaitė, J., Ojaveer, H., Pasalic, N., Pekárik, L., Per, E., Pergl, J., Pesic, V., Pocock, M., Reino, L., Ries, C., Rozylowicz, L., Schade, S., Sigurdsson, S., Steinitz, O., Stern, N., Teofilovski, A., Thorsson, J., Tomov, R., Tricarico, E., Trichkova, T., Tsiamis, K., van Valkenburg, J., Vella, N., Verbrugge, L., Vétek, L., Villaverde, C., Witzell, J., Zenetos, A., Cardoso, A.C., Roy, H.E., Groom, Q., Adriaens, T., Agnello, G., Antic, M., Archambeau, A.-S., Bacher, S., Bonn, Aletta, Brown, P., Brundu, G., Claramunt López, B., Cleary, M., Cogălniceanu, D., de Groot, M., De Sousa, T., Deidun, A., Essl, F., Fišer Pečnikar, Ž., Gazda, A., Gervasini, E., Glavendekic, M.M., Gigot, G., Jelaska, S.D., Jeschke, J.M., Kaminski, D., Karachle, P.K., Komives, T., Lapin, K., Lucy, F., Marchante, E., Marisavljevic, D., Marja, R., Martín-Torrijos, L., Martinou, A., Matosevic, D., Mifsud, C.M., Motiejūnaitė, J., Ojaveer, H., Pasalic, N., Pekárik, L., Per, E., Pergl, J., Pesic, V., Pocock, M., Reino, L., Ries, C., Rozylowicz, L., Schade, S., Sigurdsson, S., Steinitz, O., Stern, N., Teofilovski, A., Thorsson, J., Tomov, R., Tricarico, E., Trichkova, T., Tsiamis, K., van Valkenburg, J., Vella, N., Verbrugge, L., Vétek, L., Villaverde, C., Witzell, J., Zenetos, A., and Cardoso, A.C.

Abstract

There is no sign of saturation in accumulation of alien species (AS) introductions worldwide, additionally the rate of spread for some species has also been shown to be increasing. However, the challenges of gathering information on AS are recognized. Recent developments in citizen science (CS) provide an opportunity to improve data flow and knowledge on AS while ensuring effective and high quality societal engagement with the issue of IAS (Invasive Alien Species). Advances in technology, particularly on-line recording and smartphone apps, along with the development of social media, have revolutionized CS and increased connectivity while new and innovative analysis techniques are emerging to ensure appropriate management, visualization, interpretation and use and sharing of the data. In early July 2018 we launched a European CO-operation in Science and Technology (COST) Action to address multidisciplinary research questions in relation to developing and implementing CS, advancing scientific understanding of AS dynamics while informing decision-making specifically implementation of technical requirements of relevant legislation such as the EU Regulation 1143/2014 on IAS. It will also support the EU biodiversity goals and embedding science within society. The Action will explore and document approaches to establishing a European-wide CS AS network. It will embrace relevant innovations for data gathering and reporting to support the implementation of monitoring and surveillance measures, while ensuring benefits for society and citizens, through an AS CS European network. The Action will, therefore, increase levels of participation and quality of engagement with current CS initiatives, ensuring and evaluating educational value, and improve the value outcomes for potential users including citizens, scientists, alien species managers, policy-makers, local authorities, industry and other stakeholders.

Published
2018

33. Global rise in emerging alien species results from increased accessibility of new source pools

Author

Seebens, H., Blackburn, T.M., Dyer, E.E., Genovesi, P., Hulme, P.E., Jeschke, J.M., Pagad, S., Pyšek, P., van Kleunen, M., Winter, M., Ansong, M., Arianoutsou, M., Bacher, S., Blasius, B., Brockerhoff, E.G., Brundu, G., Capinha, C., Causton, C.E., Celesti-Grapow, L., Dawson, W., Dullinger, S., Economo, E.P., Fuentes, N., Guénard, B., Jäger, H., Kartesz, J., Kenis, M., Kühn, Ingolf, Lenzner, B., Liebhold, A.M., Mosena, A., Moser, D., Nentwig, W., Nishino, M., Pearman, D., Pergl, J., Rabitsch, W., Rojas-Sandoval, J., Roques, A., Rorke, S., Rossinelli, S., Roy, H.E., Scalera, R., Schindler, S., Štajerová, K., Tokarska-Guzik, B., Walker, K., Ward, D.F., Yamanaka, T., Essl, F., Seebens, H., Blackburn, T.M., Dyer, E.E., Genovesi, P., Hulme, P.E., Jeschke, J.M., Pagad, S., Pyšek, P., van Kleunen, M., Winter, M., Ansong, M., Arianoutsou, M., Bacher, S., Blasius, B., Brockerhoff, E.G., Brundu, G., Capinha, C., Causton, C.E., Celesti-Grapow, L., Dawson, W., Dullinger, S., Economo, E.P., Fuentes, N., Guénard, B., Jäger, H., Kartesz, J., Kenis, M., Kühn, Ingolf, Lenzner, B., Liebhold, A.M., Mosena, A., Moser, D., Nentwig, W., Nishino, M., Pearman, D., Pergl, J., Rabitsch, W., Rojas-Sandoval, J., Roques, A., Rorke, S., Rossinelli, S., Roy, H.E., Scalera, R., Schindler, S., Štajerová, K., Tokarska-Guzik, B., Walker, K., Ward, D.F., Yamanaka, T., and Essl, F.

Abstract

Our ability to predict the identity of future invasive alien species is largely based upon knowledge of prior invasion history. Emerging alien species—those never encountered as aliens before—therefore pose a significant challenge to biosecurity interventions worldwide. Understanding their temporal trends, origins, and the drivers of their spread is pivotal to improving prevention and risk assessment tools. Here, we use a database of 45,984 first records of 16,019 established alien species to investigate the temporal dynamics of occurrences of emerging alien species worldwide. Even after many centuries of invasions the rate of emergence of new alien species is still high: One-quarter of first records during 2000–2005 were of species that had not been previously recorded anywhere as alien, though with large variation across taxa. Model results show that the high proportion of emerging alien species cannot be solely explained by increases in well-known drivers such as the amount of imported commodities from historically important source regions. Instead, these dynamics reflect the incorporation of new regions into the pool of potential alien species, likely as a consequence of expanding trade networks and environmental change. This process compensates for the depletion of the historically important source species pool through successive invasions. We estimate that 1–16% of all species on Earth, depending on the taxonomic group, qualify as potential alien species. These results suggest that there remains a high proportion of emerging alien species we have yet to encounter, with future impacts that are difficult to predict.

Published
2018

34. The changing role of ornamental horticulture in alien plant invasions

Author

van Kleunen, M., Essl, F., Pergl, J., Brundu, G., Carboni, M., Dullinger, S., Early, R., González-Moreno, P., Groom, Q.J., Hulme, P.E., Kueffer, C., Kühn, Ingolf, Máguas, C., Maurel, N., Novoa, A., Parepa, M., Pyšek, P., Seebens, H., Tanner, R., Touza, J., Verbrugge, L., Weber, E., Dawson, W., Kreft, H., Weigelt, P., Winter, M., Klonner, G., Talluto, M.V., Dehnen-Schmutz, K., van Kleunen, M., Essl, F., Pergl, J., Brundu, G., Carboni, M., Dullinger, S., Early, R., González-Moreno, P., Groom, Q.J., Hulme, P.E., Kueffer, C., Kühn, Ingolf, Máguas, C., Maurel, N., Novoa, A., Parepa, M., Pyšek, P., Seebens, H., Tanner, R., Touza, J., Verbrugge, L., Weber, E., Dawson, W., Kreft, H., Weigelt, P., Winter, M., Klonner, G., Talluto, M.V., and Dehnen-Schmutz, K.

Abstract

The number of alien plants escaping from cultivation into native ecosystems is increasing steadily. We provide an overview of the historical, contemporary and potential future roles of ornamental horticulture in plant invasions. We show that currently at least 75% and 93% of the global naturalised alien flora is grown in domestic and botanical gardens, respectively. Species grown in gardens also have a larger naturalised range than those that are not. After the Middle Ages, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, a global trade network in plants emerged. Since then, cultivated alien species also started to appear in the wild more frequently than non-cultivated aliens globally, particularly during the 19th century. Horticulture still plays a prominent role in current plant introduction, and the monetary value of live-plant imports in different parts of the world is steadily increasing. Historically, botanical gardens – an important component of horticulture – played a major role in displaying, cultivating and distributing new plant discoveries. While the role of botanical gardens in the horticultural supply chain has declined, they are still a significant link, with one-third of institutions involved in retail-plant sales and horticultural research. However, botanical gardens have also become more dependent on commercial nurseries as plant sources, particularly in North America. Plants selected for ornamental purposes are not a random selection of the global flora, and some of the plant characteristics promoted through horticulture, such as fast growth, also promote invasion. Efforts to breed non-invasive plant cultivars are still rare. Socio-economical, technological, and environmental changes will lead to novel patterns of plant introductions and invasion opportunities for the species that are already cultivated. We describe the role that horticulture could play in mediating these changes. We identify current research challe

Published
2018

35. At the intersection of cultural and natural heritage: distribution and conservation of the type localities of the Italian endemic vascular plants

Author

Brundu, G., Peruzzi, L., Domina, G., Bartolucci, F., Galasso, G., Peccenini, S., Raimondo, F. M., Albano, A., Alessandrini, A., Banfi, E., Barberis, G., Bernardo, L., Bovio, M., Brullo, S., Brunu, A., Camarda, I., Carta, L., Conti, F., Croce, A., Iamonico, D., Iberite, M., Iiriti, G., Longo, D., Marsili, S., Medagli, P., Mariotti, M. G., Pennesi, R., Pistarino, A., Salmeri, C., Santangelo, A., Scassellati, E., Selvi, F., Stinca, A., Vacca, G., Villani, M., Wagensommer, R. P., and Passalacqua, N. G.

Published
2017

36. No saturation in the accumulation of alien species worldwide

Author

Seebens, H. Blackburn, T.M. Dyer, E.E. Genovesi, P. Hulme, P.E. Jeschke, J.M. Pagad, S. Pyšek, P. Winter, M. Arianoutsou, M. Bacher, S. Blasius, B. Brundu, G. Capinha, C. Celesti-Grapow, L. Dawson, W. Dullinger, S. Fuentes, N. Jäger, H. Kartesz, J. Kenis, M. Kreft, H. Kühn, I. Lenzner, B. Liebhold, A. Mosena, A. Moser, D. Nishino, M. Pearman, D. Pergl, J. Rabitsch, W. Rojas-Sandoval, J. Roques, A. Rorke, S. Rossinelli, S. Roy, H.E. Scalera, R. Schindler, S. Štajerová, K. Tokarska-Guzik, B. Van Kleunen, M. Walker, K. Weigelt, P. Yamanaka, T. Essl, F.

Abstract

Although research on human-mediated exchanges of species has substantially intensified during the last centuries, we know surprisingly little about temporal dynamics of alien species accumulations across regions and taxa. Using a novel database of 45,813 first records of 16,926 established alien species, we show that the annual rate of first records worldwide has increased during the last 200 years, with 37% of all first records reported most recently (1970-2014). Inter-continental and inter-taxonomic variation can be largely attributed to the diaspora of European settlers in the nineteenth century and to the acceleration in trade in the twentieth century. For all taxonomic groups, the increase in numbers of alien species does not show any sign of saturation and most taxa even show increases in the rate of first records over time. This highlights that past efforts to mitigate invasions have not been effective enough to keep up with increasing globalization. © The Author(s) 2017.

Published
2017

37. Comparing diversity indices in rangelands in different areas of Sardinia (Italy)

Author

Vacca G., Camarda I., Brundu G., Sanna F., Caredda S., Maltoni S., Casula A., and Re G.A.

Subjects
diversity indices, species richness, human activities, biodiversity
Abstract

An evaluation of diversity indices was carried out on 144 plots in Sardinia (Italy), located in natural or semi-natural rangelands, in three different sites (Goceano, Ogliastra and Marmilla-Sarcidano-Barigadu) across a geographic gradient. These rangelands are grazed by different animal species (sheep, goats, pigs,cattle, horses, donkeys) throughout the year. Vegetation surveys were conducted applying the Braun-Blanquet phytosociological method. Significant similarities and differences were found between diversity indices in the three sites examined. In this study, we propose a methodology for selecting a reduced set of diversity indices for Sardinian rangelands.

Published
2017

38. NON-NATIVE FLORA OF ITALY: SPECIES DISTRIBUTION AND THREATS

Author

Celesti-Grapow, L., Alessandrini, A., Arrigoni, P. V., Assini, S., Banfi, E., Barni, E., Bovio, M., Brundu, G., Cagiotti, M. R., Camarda, I., Carli, E., Conti, F., del Guacchio, E., Domina, G., Fascetti, S., Galasso, G., Gubellini, L., Lucchese, F., Medagli, P., Passalacqua, N. G., Peccenini, S., Poldini, L., Pretto, F., Prosser, F., Vidali, M., Viegi, L., Villani, M. C., Wilhalm, T., Blasi, C., CELESTI GRAPOW, L, Alessandrini, A, Arrigoni, Pv, Assini, S, Banfi, F, Barni, E, Brundu, G, Cagiotti, M, Carli, E, Conti, F, DEL GUACCHIO, E, Domina, G, Facetti, S, Galasso, G, Gubellini, L, Lucchese, Fernando, Celesti Grapow, L, Arrigoni, PV, Banfi, E, Bovio, M, Cagiotti, MR, Camarda, I, Del Guacchio, E, Fascetti, S, Lucchese, F, Medagli, P, Passalacqua, NG, Peccenini, S, Poldini, L, Pretto, F, Prosser, F, Vidali, M, Viegi, L, Villani, MC, Wilhalm, T, Blasi, C, Celesti???grapow, L., Alessandrini, A., Arrigoni, P. V., Assini, S., Banfi, E., Barni, E., Bovio, M., Brundu, G., Cagiotti, M. R., Camarda, I., Carli, E., Conti, F., Del Guacchio, E., Domina, G., Fascetti, S., Galasso, G., Gubellini, L., Lucchese, F., Medagli, P., Passalacqua, N. G., Peccenini, S., Poldini, L., Pretto, F., Prosser, F., Vidali, M., Viegi, L., Villani, M. C., Wilhalm, T., and Blasi, C.

Subjects
Alien flora, Biogeographic pattern, Impacts, Italy, Land use types, Plant invasions, biogeographic pattern, plant invasions, Plant Science, alien flora, impacts, italy, land use types, Alien flora, biogeographic pattern, impacts, Italy, land use types, plant invasions, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, plant invasion
Abstract

In this paper, we provide an overview of the distribution and invasive status of non-native species in the Italian flora across its administrative regions, biogeographic regions and main land use types, and a synthesis of current knowledge on the threats they pose within the country. The information on non-native plant species collected during the project oA survey of the non-native Italian florao was used to compile comprehensive regional and national databases. The number of non-native species within a given administrative region increases in proportion to its size, resident population density and latitude, reaching the highest values in the intensively cultivated, heavily industrialized and urbanized Po Plain in northern Italy. The number of casual species is positively correlated with the number of yearly visitors in each region and negatively correlated with the proportion of mountainous terrain within the region. If compared with the Continental and Mediterranean biogeographic regions, the Alpine region yields the lowest number of non-native species and lowest proportion of casual species. The number and density of introduced species is highest in artificial land use types, particularly in urban areas. A negative impact is reported to be exerted by 203 species, most of which are agricultural weeds.

Published
2010

40. Cardiospermum grandiflorum

Author

Chapman, D., Brundu, G., Flory, L., Le Roux, J., Pescott, O., Schoenenberger, N., Starfinger, U., Tanner, R., Chapman, D., Brundu, G., Flory, L., Le Roux, J., Pescott, O., Schoenenberger, N., Starfinger, U., and Tanner, R.

Abstract

One of the EPPO (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization) data sheets on pests recommended for regulation, being an output from an expert working group that risk analysed C. grandiflorum for the EPPO region in October 2016.

Published
2017

41. Management and control methods of invasive alien freshwater aquatic plants: a review

Author

Hussner, Andreas, Stiers, I., Verhofstad, M.J.J.M., Bakker, E.S., Grutters, B.M.C., Haury, J., van Valkenburg, J.L.C.H., Brundu, G., Newman, J., Clayton, J.S., Anderson, L.W.J., Hofstra, D., Hussner, Andreas, Stiers, I., Verhofstad, M.J.J.M., Bakker, E.S., Grutters, B.M.C., Haury, J., van Valkenburg, J.L.C.H., Brundu, G., Newman, J., Clayton, J.S., Anderson, L.W.J., and Hofstra, D.

Abstract

Introduced invasive alien aquatic plants (IAAPs) threaten ecosystems due to their excessive growth and have both ecological and economic impacts. To minimize these impacts, effective management of IAAPs is required according to national or international laws and regulations (e.g. the new EU regulation 1143/2014). Prevention of the introduction of IAAPs is considered the most cost effective management option. If/when prevention fails, early detection and rapid response increases the likelihood of eradication of the IAAPs and can minimize on-going management costs. For effective weed control (eradication and/or reduction), a variety of management techniques may be used. The goal or outcome of management interventions may vary depending on the site (i.e. a single waterbody, or a region with multiple waterbodies) and the feasibility of achieving the goal with the tools or methods available. Broadly defined management goals fall into three different categories of, containment, reduction or nuisance control and eradication. Management of IAAP utilises a range of control methods, either alone or in combination, to achieve a successful outcome. Here we review the biological, chemical and mechanical control methods for IAAPs, with a focus on the temperate and subtropical regions of the world and provide a management diagram illustrating the relationships between the state of the ecosystem, the management goals, outcomes and tools.

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2017

42. No saturation in the accumulation of alien species worldwide

Author

Seebens, H., Blackburn, T.M., Dyer, E.E., Genovesi, P., Hulme, P.E., Jeschke, J.M., Pagad, S., Pyšek, P., Winter, M., Arianoutsou, M., Bacher, S., Blasius, B., Brundu, G., Capinha, C., Celesti-Grapow, L., Dawson, W., Dullinger, S., Fuentes, N., Jäger, H., Kartesz, J., Kenis, M., Kreft, H., Kühn, Ingolf, Lenzner, B., Liebhold, A., Mosena, A., Moser, D., Nishino, M., Pearman, D., Pergl, J., Rabitsch, W., Rojas-Sandoval, J., Roques, A., Rorke, S., Rossinelli, S., Roy, H.E., Scalera, R., Schindler, S., Štajerová, K., Tokarska-Guzik, B., van Kleunen, M., Walker, A.P., Walker, K., Weigelt, P., Yamanaka, T., Essl, F., Seebens, H., Blackburn, T.M., Dyer, E.E., Genovesi, P., Hulme, P.E., Jeschke, J.M., Pagad, S., Pyšek, P., Winter, M., Arianoutsou, M., Bacher, S., Blasius, B., Brundu, G., Capinha, C., Celesti-Grapow, L., Dawson, W., Dullinger, S., Fuentes, N., Jäger, H., Kartesz, J., Kenis, M., Kreft, H., Kühn, Ingolf, Lenzner, B., Liebhold, A., Mosena, A., Moser, D., Nishino, M., Pearman, D., Pergl, J., Rabitsch, W., Rojas-Sandoval, J., Roques, A., Rorke, S., Rossinelli, S., Roy, H.E., Scalera, R., Schindler, S., Štajerová, K., Tokarska-Guzik, B., van Kleunen, M., Walker, A.P., Walker, K., Weigelt, P., Yamanaka, T., and Essl, F.

Abstract

Although research on human-mediated exchanges of species has substantially intensified during the last centuries, we know surprisingly little about temporal dynamics of alien species accumulations across regions and taxa. Using a novel database of 45,813 first records of 16,926 established alien species, we show that the annual rate of first records worldwide has increased during the last 200 years, with 37% of all first records reported most recently (1970–2014). Inter-continental and inter-taxonomic variation can be largely attributed to the diaspora of European settlers in the nineteenth century and to the acceleration in trade in the twentieth century. For all taxonomic groups, the increase in numbers of alien species does not show any sign of saturation and most taxa even show increases in the rate of first records over time. This highlights that past efforts to mitigate invasions have not been effective enough to keep up with increasing globalization.

Published
2017

43. Integrating invasive species policies across ornamental horticulture supply chains to prevent plant invasions

Author

Hulme, P.E., Brundu, G., Carboni, M., Dehnen-Schmutz, K., Dullinger, S., Early, R., Essl, F., González-Moreno, P., Groom, Q.J., Kueffer, C., Kühn, Ingolf, Maurel, N., Novoa, A., Pergl, J., Pyšek, P., Seebens, H., Tannert, R., Touza, J.M., van Kleunen, M., Verbrugge, L.N.H., Hulme, P.E., Brundu, G., Carboni, M., Dehnen-Schmutz, K., Dullinger, S., Early, R., Essl, F., González-Moreno, P., Groom, Q.J., Kueffer, C., Kühn, Ingolf, Maurel, N., Novoa, A., Pergl, J., Pyšek, P., Seebens, H., Tannert, R., Touza, J.M., van Kleunen, M., and Verbrugge, L.N.H.

Abstract

1.Ornamental horticulture is the primary pathway for invasive alien plant introductions. We critically appraise published evidence on the effectiveness of four policy instruments that tackle invasions along the horticulture supply-chain: pre-border import restrictions, post-border bans, industry codes of conduct, and consumer education.2.Effective pre-border interventions rely on rigorous risk assessment and high industry compliance. Post-border sales bans become progressively less effective when alien species become widespread in a region.3.A lack of independent performance evaluation and of public disclosure, limits the uptake and effectiveness of voluntary codes of conduct and discourages shifts in consumer preference away from invasive alien species.4.Policy implications. Closing the plant invasion pathway associated with ornamental horticulture requires government-industry agreements to fund effective pre- and post-border weed-risk assessments that can be subsequently supported by widely adopted, as well as verifiable, industry codes of conduct. This will ensure producers and consumers make informed choices in the face of better targeted public education addressing plant invasions.

Published
2017

44. Flora vascolare alloctona e invasiva delle regioni d’Italia

Author

Blasi C., Celesti-Grapow L., Pretto F., Accogli R., Alessandrini A., Arrigoni P. V., Assini S., Banfi E., Barni E., Bernardo L., Boracchia M., Bovio M., Bracchi G., Brundu G., Brusa G., Cagiotti M. R., Camarda I., Carli E., Carlin S., Carta L., Conti F., De Mattei R., Del Guacchio E., Di Turi A., Domina G., Fascetti S., Ferretti G., Galasso G., Gangale C., Gariboldi L., Gubellini L., La Valva V., Lattanzi E., Lucchese F., Manca M., Manzi A., Marchiori S., Mazzola P., Medagli P., Merloni N., Palla M. F., Passalacqua N. G., Peccenini S., Pellizzari M., Piccoli F., Poldini L., Prosser F., Ranfa A., Siniscalco C., Soldano A., Tornadore N., Uzunov D., Vidali M., Viegi L., Villani M. C., Wilhalm T, Blasi, C., Celesti-Grapow, L., Pretto, F., Accogli, R., Alessandrini, A., Arrigoni, P. V., Assini, S., Banfi, E., Barni, E., Bernardo, L., Boracchia, M., Bovio, M., Bracchi, G., Brundu, G., Brusa, G., Cagiotti, M. R., Camarda, I., Carli, E., Carlin, S., Carta, L., Conti, F., De Mattei, R., Del Guacchio, E., Di Turi, A., Domina, G., Fascetti, S., Ferretti, G., Galasso, G., Gangale, C., Gariboldi, L., Gubellini, L., La Valva, V., Lattanzi, E., Lucchese, F., Manca, M., Manzi, A., Marchiori, S., Mazzola, P., Medagli, P., Merloni, N., Palla, M. F., Passalacqua, N. G., Peccenini, S., Pellizzari, M., Piccoli, F., Poldini, L., Prosser, F., Ranfa, A., Siniscalco, C., Soldano, A., Tornadore, N., Uzunov, D., Vidali, M., Viegi, L., Villani M. C., &amp, and Wilhalm, T

Published
2010

45. An inventory of the names of vascular plants endemic to Italy, their loci classici and types

Author

Peruzzi, L, Domina, G, Bartolucci, F, Galasso, G, Peccenini, S, Raimondo, Fm, Albano, A, Alessandrini, A, Banfi, E, Barberis, G, Bernardo, L, Bovio, M, Brullo, Salvatore, Brundu, G, Brunu, A, Camarda, I, Conti, F, Croce, A, Iamonico, D, Iberite, M, Iriti, G, Longo, D, Manca, A, Marsili, S, Medagli, P, Pistarino, A, Salmeri, C, Santangelo, A, Scassellati, E, Selvi, F, Soldano, A, Stinca, A, Vacca, G, Villani, Mc, Wagensommer, Rp, and Passalacqua, Ng

Published
2015

46. The EASIN Editorial Board: Quality assurance, exchange and sharing of alien species information in Europe

Author

Tsiamis, K. Gervasini, E. D’Amico, F. Deriu, I. Katsanevakis, S. Crocetta, F. Zenetos, A. Arianoutsou, M. Backeljau, T. Bariche, M. Bazos, I. Bertaccini, A. Brundu, G. Carrete, M. Çinar, M.E. Curto, G. Faasse, M. Justine, J.-L. Király, G. Langer, M.R. Levitt, Y. Panov, V.E. Piraino, S. Rabitsch, W. Roques, A. Scalera, R. Shenkar, N. Sîrbu, I. Tricarico, E. Vannini, A. Vøllestad, L.A. Zikos, A. Cardoso, A.C. and Tsiamis, K. Gervasini, E. D’Amico, F. Deriu, I. Katsanevakis, S. Crocetta, F. Zenetos, A. Arianoutsou, M. Backeljau, T. Bariche, M. Bazos, I. Bertaccini, A. Brundu, G. Carrete, M. Çinar, M.E. Curto, G. Faasse, M. Justine, J.-L. Király, G. Langer, M.R. Levitt, Y. Panov, V.E. Piraino, S. Rabitsch, W. Roques, A. Scalera, R. Shenkar, N. Sîrbu, I. Tricarico, E. Vannini, A. Vøllestad, L.A. Zikos, A. Cardoso, A.C.

Abstract

The European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN) aims to facilitate the exploration of alien species information in Europe, and is recognized as the information system supporting European Union Member States in the implementation of the recently published Invasive Alien Species Regulation. In this paper, we present the role and activities of the EASIN Editorial Board (EB), which is responsible for the quality assurance, safeguarding and constant improvement of EASIN. The EB is supported by a web platform that facilitates online discussions about alien species. This platform creates a virtual community by providing a forum-like interface that is moderated by the EB Members but is freely accessible to the scientific community and the general public. It allows all registered users to make comments, raise questions and share experience and expertise on alien species in Europe. Moreover, it provides a means for exchanging opinions and solving disputes in a transparent way. The overall EB activity is commonly agreed upon procedures and standards. © 2016 The Author(s).

Published
2016

47. A prioritization process for invasive alien plant species incorporating the requirements of EU Regulation no. 1143/2014

Author

Branquart, E., Brundu, G., Buholzer, S., Chapman, D., Ehret, P., Fried, G., Starfinger, U., van Valkenburg, J., Tanner, R., Branquart, E., Brundu, G., Buholzer, S., Chapman, D., Ehret, P., Fried, G., Starfinger, U., van Valkenburg, J., and Tanner, R.

Abstract

When faced with a large species pool of invasive or potentially invasive alien plants, prioritization is an essential prerequisite for focusing limited resources on species which inflict high impacts, have a high rate of spread and can be cost-effectively managed. The prioritization process as detailed within this paper is the first tool to assess species for priority for risk assessment (RA) in the European Union (EU) specifically designed to incorporate the requirements of EU Regulation no. 1143/2014. The prioritization process can be used for any plant species alien to the EU, whether currently present within the territory or absent. The purpose of the prioritization is to act as a preliminarily evaluation to determine which species have the highest priority for RA at the EU level and may eventually be proposed for inclusion in the list of invasive alien species of EU concern. The preliminary risk assessment stage (Stage 1), prioritizes species into one of four lists (EU List of Invasive Alien Plants, EU Observation List of Invasive Alien Plants, EU List of Minor Concern and the Residual List) based on their potential for spread coupled with impacts. The impacts on native species and ecosystem functions and related ecosystem services are emphasized in line with Article 4.3(c) of the Regulation. Only those species included in the EU List of Invasive Alien Plants proceed to Stage 2 where potential for further spread and establishment coupled with evaluating preventative and management actions is evaluated. The output of Stage 2 is to prioritize those species which have the highest priority for a RA at the EU level or should be considered under national measures which may involve a trade ban, cessation of cultivation, monitoring, control, containment or eradication. When considering alien plant species for the whole of the EPPO region, or for species under the Plant Health Regulation, the original EPPO prioritization process for invasive alien plants remains the opt

Published
2016

49. Plant invasions on small Mediterranean islands: An overview

Author

Celesti-Grapow, L., primary, Bassi, L., additional, Brundu, G., additional, Camarda, I., additional, Carli, E., additional, D’Auria, G., additional, Del Guacchio, E., additional, Domina, G., additional, Ferretti, G., additional, Foggi, B., additional, Lazzaro, L., additional, Mazzola, P., additional, Peccenini, S., additional, Pretto, F., additional, Stinca, A., additional, and Blasi, C., additional

Published
2016
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50. Il censimento della flora esotica d’Italia

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VIEGI L, ALESSANDRINI A, ARRIGONI P. V, BANFI E, BLASI C, BRUNDU G, CAGIOTTI M. R, CELESTI GRAPOW L, CESCA G, CONTI F, FASCETTI S, GUBELLINI L, LA VALVA V, LUCCHESE F, MARCHIORI S, PIGNATTI S, POLDINI L, PECCENINI S, PROSSER F, SINISCALCO C, TORNADORE N, WILHALM T., CAMARDA, Irene, MAZZOLA, Pietro, VIEGI L, ALESSANDRINI A, ARRIGONI P V, BANFI E, BLASI C, BRUNDU G, CAGIOTTI M R, CAMARDA I, CELESTI-GRAPOW L, CESCA G, CONTI F, FASCETTI S, GUBELLINI L, LA VALVA V, LUCCHESE F, MAZZOLA P, MARCHIORI S, PIGNATTI S, POLDINI L, PECCENINI S, PROSSER F, SINISCALCO C, TORNADORE N, and WILHALM T

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2005

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