| Title: |
Transnational strategy on the sustainable management and responsible use of non-native trees in the Alpine Space |
| Authors: |
Lapin, K.; Bindewald, A.; Brundu, G.; Marinšek, A.; Chakraborty, D.; Oettel, J.; Konrad, H.; La Porta, N.; Alagić, A.; Berger, F.; Detry, P.; Schepaschenko, D.; Kraxner, F.; Hazarika, R.; Wohlgemuth, T.; Braun, M. |
| Contributors: |
Lapin, K.; Bindewald, A.; Brundu, G.; Marinšek, A.; Chakraborty, D.; Oettel, J.; Konrad, H.; La Porta, N.; Alagić, A.; Berger, F.; Detry, P.; Schepaschenko, D.; Kraxner, F.; Hazarika, R.; Wohlgemuth, T.; Braun, M. |
| Publication Year: |
2023 |
| Collection: |
Fondazione Edmund Mach: IRIS-OpenPub |
| Subject Terms: |
Adaptive forest management; Non-native tree species; Alpine Space; Green infrastructure; Biosecurity; Settore AGR/03 - ARBORICOLTURA GENERALE E COLTIVAZIONI ARBOREE |
| Description: |
Non-native tree species – defined as those species intentionally or unintentionally introduced by humans – have long been a part of the Alpine Space, providing numerous benefits, but also posing a potential threat to native biodiversity and 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 of non-native trees in the Alpine Space, a transnational strategy for the responsible use and management of non-native trees is needed. The goals of the strategy are to tailor management practices for a sustainable and responsible use or admixture of non-native trees, to reduce the risks connected with the invasive potential of some non-native tree species, to help forests and urban areas to adapt to climate change, and to improve coordination and cooperation regarding best practices between different regions of the Alpine Space. A proposal was developed in a four-step process including expert-based assessment, stakeholder mapping, an extensive data review, and a public consultation. For implementing the strategy fully, strong collaboration among diverse stakeholders is anticipated and robust governance and an adequate long-term and fair funding scheme is needed. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/wos/WOS:001063854700002; volume:69; issue:3; firstpage:142; lastpage:151; journal:CENTRAL EUROPEAN FORESTRY JOURNAL; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/FP7/ASP791; https://hdl.handle.net/10449/79215 |
| DOI: |
10.2478/forj-2023-0001 |
| Availability: |
https://hdl.handle.net/10449/79215; https://doi.org/10.2478/forj-2023-0001 |
| Rights: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.FC53F9C6 |
| Database: |
BASE |