Integrating across knowledge systems to drive action on chronic biological invasions

Mason, Norman W. H.; Burge, Olivia R.; Price, Robbie; Sprague, Rowan; Dymond, J. R.; Watt, Michael S.; Roberts, Tessa; Paul, Thomas; Richardson, B.; Rolando, Carol A.; Wyse, Sarah V.; Hulme, Philip E.; Stahlmann-Brown, Philip; Awatere, Shaun; Peltzer, Duane A.

doi:10.1007/s10530-020-02388-1

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“…The wilding conifer web tool is available to the public at https://wildingconifers.landcareresearch.co.nz (Figure 2). It presents thematic layers representing the effects of removing existing wilding conifer infestations on each of the variables (reduction in future control costs, increases in erosion and averted impacts on biodiversity, water yield, pastoral productivity, and wild re threat) included in the wilding conifer forecasting model of Mason et al (2021) for three time periods -from 2020 to either 2027, 2034 or 2041. Seven-year increments were used to match the mean time to rst reproduction for the most rapidly maturing species, Pinus contorta.…”

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“…Thus it will often be beyond the skills or resources of many researchers to gain a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder science needs in planning research. In a previous study, Mason et al (2021) proposed a knowledge ecology framework where science-and values-based knowledge systems are linked by a set of high-level "collaborative actions" (e.g. long-term objectives and strategies, Figure 1).…”

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“…They viewed these collaborative actions as important pathways for two-way information ow by which researchers can repeatedly check that the science they are offering is suitable for stakeholder needs (both in terms of content and forms of delivery). Mason et al (2021) suggested that transdisciplinary research methods would be required in performing collaborative actions, but provided scant detail on what these might look like.…”

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“…In parallel with the establishment of the National Programme, a consortium of research institutes (based either in New Zealand or overseas) obtained funding for a 5-year scienti c research programme covering various issues relating to the spread, ecosystem impacts and control of wilding conifers in New Zealand.In planning the research, generation of spread and impacts predictions through a forecasting model was identi ed by researchers as an important pathway for delivering research ndings to endusers within the National Programme. The expectation was that these predictions would support decision-making by providing an objective basis for prioritisation of control efforts both at the national and regional scales (Mason et al 2021). To facilitate end-user access, a web-based interface (web tool henceforth) was established.…”

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“…In New Zealand they now occur on ca 10% of the land area(Howell 2016). Although this is at low abundance (<1 tree ha −1 ) in most areas,, dense forests may form within one or two generations of establishment at a site (Dickie et l. 2011;Mason et al 2021). Consequently, non-forest ecosystems across much of New Zealand are at risk of transforming into exotic conifer forests in the near future.…”

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Science for Social Licence to Arrest an Ecosystem-Transforming Invasion

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The primary role for science in addressing complex environmental problems, such as biological invasions, is generally assumed to be as a guide for management decisions. However, science often plays a minor role in decision-making, with practitioners instead relying on professional experience and local knowledge. We explore alternative pathways by which science could help reduce the spread and impacts of invasive species. Our study centred on attempts to understand the science needs of three local governance bodies responsible for the management of invasive (wilding) conifer species in the southern South Island of New Zealand. We used a combination of workshop discussions, questionnaire responses and visits to field sites to elicit feedback from study participants. We applied a mixed inductive-deductive thematic analysis approach to derive themes from the feedback received. The three main themes identified were: 1) Impacts of wilding conifers and goals for wilding conifer control; 2) barriers to achieving medium- and long-term goals; and 3) science needed to support wilding conifer control.Participants identified both instrumental (e.g. reduced water availability for agriculture) and intrinsic (e.g. loss of biodiversity and landscape values) impacts of wilding conifer invasions, with long-term goals focussed on avoiding or reversing these impacts. Barriers to achieving goals were overwhelmingly social, relating either to unwillingness of landowners to participate or poorly designed regulatory frameworks. Consequently, science needs related primarily to gaining social licence to remove wilding conifers from private land and for more appropriate regulations. Participants did not perceive any need for additional scientific information to guide management decisions, relying instead on professional experience and local knowledge. International experience suggests that invasive species control programmes often face significant external social barriers. Thus, for many biological invasions the primary role for science might be to achieve social licence and regulatory support for the long-term goals of invasive species control programmes and the management interventions required to achieve those goals.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Science for Social Licence to Arrest an Ecosystem-Transforming Invasion

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Science for social licence to arrest an ecosystem-transforming invasion

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The primary role for scientific information in addressing complex environmental problems, such as biological invasions, is generally assumed to be as a guide for management decisions. However, scientific information often plays a minor role in decision-making, with practitioners instead relying on professional experience and local knowledge. We explore alternative pathways by which scientific information could help reduce the spread and impacts of invasive species. Our study centred on attempts to understand the main motivations and constraints of three local governance bodies responsible for the management of invasive (wilding) conifer species in the southern South Island of New Zealand in achieving strategic and operational goals. We used a combination of workshop discussions, questionnaire responses and visits to field sites to elicit feedback from study participants. We applied a mixed inductive-deductive thematic analysis approach to derive themes from the feedback received. The three main themes identified were: (1) impacts of wilding conifers and goals for wilding conifer control, (2) barriers to achieving medium- and long-term goals, and (3) science needed to support wilding conifer control. Participants identified reversal and prevention of both instrumental (e.g. reduced water availability for agriculture) and intrinsic (e.g. loss of biodiversity and landscape values) impacts of wilding conifer invasions as primary motivators behind wilding conifer control. Barriers to achieving goals were overwhelmingly social, relating either to unwillingness of landowners to participate or poorly designed regulatory frameworks. Consequently, science needs related primarily to gaining social licence to remove wilding conifers from private land and for more appropriate regulations. Scientific information provided via spread and impacts forecasting models was viewed as a key source of scientific information in gaining social licence. International experience suggests that invasive species control programmes often face significant external social barriers. Thus, for many biological invasions, the primary role of science might be to achieve social licence and regulatory support for the long-term goals of invasive species control programmes and the management interventions required to achieve those goals.

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