Invasive alien plants in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

27 Setembro 2018, 08:00 • Ana Maria da Silva Monteiro

 Diversity of alien invasive species and diversity of invaded ecosystems. EU’s invasive alien species blacklist. Major invasive species in Portugal and recent introductions: identification. Geographical origin and causes of introduction. Economic, ecological and environmental impacts. European and Portuguese regulation and legislation on Invasive plant species. Alien species information networks. Case studies and discussion.

Case study 1:  Post-fire alien plant invasions: the case of Leiria pine forest after the large fire of 2017

Case study 2: Spread of giant reed in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in Portugal