Beyond the trail: understanding non-native plant invasions in mountain ecosystems

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F44555601%3A13520%2F25%3A43899777" target="_blank" >RIV/44555601:13520/25:43899777 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/geb.70060" target="_blank" >https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/geb.70060</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/geb.70060" target="_blank" >10.1111/geb.70060</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Beyond the trail: understanding non-native plant invasions in mountain ecosystems

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

AimWe aimed to examine the abiotic, biotic and anthropogenic drivers of non-native plant species distribution along hiking trails in mountainous regions.LocationNine mountain regions across six continents, including North America (USA), South America (Argentina and Chile), Europe (Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic), Africa (South Africa), Asia (China) and Oceania (Australia).Time PeriodData were collected between 2016 to 2022 during the summer season.Major Taxa StudiedVascular plants.MethodsWe implemented a standardised sampling design (MIREN trail survey) with T-shaped sample sites placed parallel to trails and perpendicular to adjacent vegetation. We examined the main drivers (abiotic, biotic and anthropogenic factors) affecting non-native species&apos; presence, richness and cover.ResultsAt the global scale, abiotic (climatic) variables explained most of the variation in non-native species richness. In contrast, biotic factors were the most important for the presence and cover of non-native plants. Anthropogenic factors, including distance to the trail, use intensity and livestock grazing, were also important but to a lesser extent than the main factors. While the total number of non-native species differed across regions, the patterns explaining plant invasions were consistent.Main ConclusionsOur regional study identified mountain trails that are particularly vulnerable to plant invasions. Our findings suggest that under future scenarios of climate change, increased anthropogenic pressure and heightened livestock activity, the presence of non-native species beyond trail edges may become more frequent. This highlights the need to restrict off-trail activities in areas of high conservation value.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Beyond the trail: understanding non-native plant invasions in mountain ecosystems

Popis výsledku anglicky

AimWe aimed to examine the abiotic, biotic and anthropogenic drivers of non-native plant species distribution along hiking trails in mountainous regions.LocationNine mountain regions across six continents, including North America (USA), South America (Argentina and Chile), Europe (Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic), Africa (South Africa), Asia (China) and Oceania (Australia).Time PeriodData were collected between 2016 to 2022 during the summer season.Major Taxa StudiedVascular plants.MethodsWe implemented a standardised sampling design (MIREN trail survey) with T-shaped sample sites placed parallel to trails and perpendicular to adjacent vegetation. We examined the main drivers (abiotic, biotic and anthropogenic factors) affecting non-native species&apos; presence, richness and cover.ResultsAt the global scale, abiotic (climatic) variables explained most of the variation in non-native species richness. In contrast, biotic factors were the most important for the presence and cover of non-native plants. Anthropogenic factors, including distance to the trail, use intensity and livestock grazing, were also important but to a lesser extent than the main factors. While the total number of non-native species differed across regions, the patterns explaining plant invasions were consistent.Main ConclusionsOur regional study identified mountain trails that are particularly vulnerable to plant invasions. Our findings suggest that under future scenarios of climate change, increased anthropogenic pressure and heightened livestock activity, the presence of non-native species beyond trail edges may become more frequent. This highlights the need to restrict off-trail activities in areas of high conservation value.

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J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10618 - Ecology

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Global Ecology and Biogeography

ISSN

1466-8238

e-ISSN

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Svazek periodika

2025

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

34

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

14

Strana od-do

"e70060"

Kód UT WoS článku

001519244500006

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

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