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Drivers of the Long-Term Dynamics and Impacts of Plant Invasions
Join us for a webinar on Apr 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM EDT.
Presented by Luke Flory, Associate Professor, University of Florida
Introductions of species to non-native ranges worldwide shows no sign of letting up, and many ecosystems are now subject to multiple plant invaders. Meanwhile, funding for management of conservation areas often is inadequate to address even a subset of the
problematic invasive species. A better understanding of the long-term dynamics and impacts of plant invasions is needed to distinguish between species that will persist and affect native ecosystems and those that may naturally decline over time. However, most
research projects on invasive plant impacts are conducted for only a few years, greatly limiting our ability to measure longer-term changes in populations or their effects. Using examples from studies of Microstegium vimineum in Indiana, Imperata cylindrica
in Florida, and Cinchona pubescens in the Galapagos, I’ll explore the biotic and abiotic drivers underlying the persistence or decline of invaders.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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