In:
NeoBiota, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 62 ( 2020-10-15), p. 31-54
Abstract:
The European Union (EU) has recently adopted a regulation on invasive alien species that foresees the possibility of developing lists of species of National Concern. We developed a prioritisation process for alien mammals already established in Italy, but not yet included in the EU list (n = 6 species) and a systematic horizon-scanning procedure to obtain ranked lists for those species that are already introduced worldwide or traded in Italy (n = 213). Experts were asked to score these species, by evaluating their likelihood of establishment and spread and the magnitude of their potential impacts on biodiversity, economy, human-health and society. The manageability of each species was also evaluated, both for the proritisation and the horizon-scanning processes. We produced five lists that ranked species according to their potential spread and impacts and their manageability. These will allow policy-makers to select outputs according to a balance between risk assessment and risk management, establishing priorities for alien species management at the national level.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1314-2488
,
1619-0033
DOI:
10.3897/neobiota.62.52934
DOI:
10.3897/neobiota.62.52934.suppl1
DOI:
10.3897/neobiota.62.52934.suppl2
DOI:
10.3897/neobiota.62.52934.suppl3
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Pensoft Publishers
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2628537-X
SSG:
21