Exotic Eucalyptus plantations in the southeastern US: risk assessment, management and policy approaches

Lorentz, Kimberly A.

doi:10.1007/s10530-015-0844-0

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“…Capdevila-Argüelles and Zilletti 2008, Kawaletz et al 2013; and (c) modifying introduction pathways and promoting increased use of certain alien tree taxa (Courbet et al 2012, Lindenmayer et al 2012, including a process of re-thinking the importance of the "always choosing native species" principle. Managed relocation has been proposed as a means of maintaining forest productivity, health, and ecosystem services under rapid climate change (e.g., Schwartz et al 2012).…”

Section: Take Global Change Trends Into Considerationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Planted forests and invasive alien trees in Europe: A Code for managing existing and future plantings to mitigate the risk of negative impacts from invasions

Brundu¹,

Richardson²

2016

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Planted forests of alien tree species make significant contributions to the economy and provide multiple products and ecosystem services On the other hand, non-native trees now feature prominently on the lists of invasive alien plants in many parts of the world, and in some areas non-native woody species are now among the most conspicuous, damaging and, in some cases, best-studied invasive species. Afforestation and reforestation policies, both on public and private land, need to include clearly stated objectives and principles to reduce impacts of invasive trees outside areas set aside for forestry. With the intention of encouraging national authorities to implement general principles of prevention and mitigation of the risks posed by invasive alien tree species used in plantation forestry into national environmental policies, the Council of Europe facilitated the preparation of a Code of Conduct on Planted Forest and Invasive Alien Trees.This new voluntary Code, comprising 14 principles, complements existing codes of conduct dealing with horticulture and botanic gardens. The Code is addressed to all relevant stakeholders and decision makers in the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe. It aims to enlist the co-operation of the forest sector (trade and industry, national forest authorities, certification bodies and environmental organizations) and associated professionals in preventing new introductions and reducing, controlling and mitigating negative impacts due to tree invasions that arise, directly or indirectly, as a consequence of plantation forestry.

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Section: Take Global Change Trends Into Considerationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Planted forests and invasive alien trees in Europe: A Code for managing existing and future plantings to mitigate the risk of negative impacts from invasions

Brundu¹,

Richardson²

2016

146

101

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“…from use of herbicide resistance traits). Lorentz & Minogue () examined risks of eucalypt plantations and also found invasion potential and associated negative impacts on natural forests as primary concerns. These findings are consistent with Friedman & Foster () who surveyed forest agency employees and found that loss of adaptation and genetic diversity, and changes in ecosystem components, were the largest perceived risks toward artificial regeneration in trees.…”

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Reproductive modification in forest plantations: impacts on biodiversity and society

Strauss

Jones

et al. 2017

New Phytologist

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1000I.1000II.1001III.1014IV.1015V.10161016References1016 Summary Genetic engineering (GE) can be used to improve forest plantation productivity and tolerance of biotic and abiotic stresses. However, gene flow from GE forest plantations is a large source of ecological, social and legal controversy. The use of genetic technologies to mitigate or prevent gene flow has been discussed widely and should be technically feasible in a variety of plantation taxa. However, potential ecological effects of such modifications, and their social acceptability, are not well understood. Focusing on Eucalyptus, Pinus, Populus and Pseudotsuga – genera that represent diverse modes of pollination and seed dispersal – we conducted in‐depth reviews of ecological processes associated with reproductive tissues. We also explored potential impacts of various forms of reproductive modification at stand and landscape levels, and means for mitigating impacts. We found little research on potential reactions by the public and other stakeholders to reproductive modification in forest plantations. However, there is considerable research on related areas that suggest key dimensions of concern and support. We provide detailed suggestions for research to understand the biological and social dimensions of containment technologies, and consider the role of regulatory and market restrictions that obstruct necessary ecological and genetic research.

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“…Because Eucalyptus spp. are not native to North America, there is concern for their potential invasiveness and effects on natural ecosystems [130]. Potential invasiveness was investigated based on field assessment of actual escapes from Eucalyptus plantings on three sites in South Carolina and 16 sites in Florida [131].…”

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Ecosystem Services of Woody Crop Production Systems

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Short-rotation woody crops are an integral component of regional and national energy portfolios, as well as providing essential ecosystem services such as biomass supplies, carbon sinks, clean water, and healthy soils. We review recent USDA Forest Service Research and Development efforts from the USDA Biomass Research Centers on the provisioning of these ecosystem services from woody crop production systems. For biomass, we highlight productivity and yield potential, pest susceptibility, and bioenergy siting applications. We describe carbon storage in aboveground woody biomass and studies assessing the provision of clean and plentiful water. Soil protection and wildlife habitat are also mentioned, in the context of converting lands from traditional row-crop agriculture to woody production systems.

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Exotic Eucalyptus plantations in the southeastern US: risk assessment, management and policy approaches

Cited by 14 publications

References 60 publications

Planted forests and invasive alien trees in Europe: A Code for managing existing and future plantings to mitigate the risk of negative impacts from invasions

Planted forests and invasive alien trees in Europe: A Code for managing existing and future plantings to mitigate the risk of negative impacts from invasions

Reproductive modification in forest plantations: impacts on biodiversity and society

Ecosystem Services of Woody Crop Production Systems

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