Several bioinvasion scientists have announced launch of a bi-annual Invasions Newsletter. It will be an open-access digital magazine intended to meet the growing need for effective communication across the diverse community of researchers, practitioners, & policymakers. It will offer accessible insights into current research; communication & management strategies; novel technologies; research centers, groups, journals, networks, projects & resources; emerging policy trends; & past & upcoming meetings & events.
The initial issue is available here Among the topics addressed:
- invasive plant biocontrol efforts in Zimbabwe,
- setting national-level invasive species priorities in Chile,
- conservation actions to recover invaded endemic forests in Galápagos Islands,
- protecting ground-nesting birds from introduced predators,
- IUCN ISSG’s assistance in tackling invasive species in Europe.
The organizers — Ana Novoa, Susan Canavan, Katelyn T. Faulkner, Piero Genovesi, Deah Lieurance, Dan Simberloff, Hsiao-Hsuan Wang, Tsungai Zengeya, & Laura A. Meyerson – invite us to contribute to future editions. Inform your global colleagues about your efforts and findings: fieldwork, model development, designing or implementing management interventions at a local, national or continental scale, or crafting policy frameworks.
To submit a contribution, contact any of the organizers.
Let’s ensure that tree-killing critters (with or without legs) get the attention they deserve!
Faith Campbell