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Dehnen-Schmutz, Katharina, Chas-Amil, M. L. and Touza, J. (2010) Stakeholders’ perceptions of plant invasions in Galicia, Spain. Aspects of Applied Biology, Vol.104 . pp. 13-18. ISSN 0265-1491.
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Abstract
The perceptions, knowledge and values of stakeholders are essential for effective implementation and support of policies against biological invasions. In this study we focus on deliberate introduction pathways of alien plants and their impacts in Galicia (northwest Spain). We interviewed 61 stakeholders representing the nursery trade, forestry and agricultural sectors, nature conservation, scientists and public administration in this area to elucidate their views on invasion risk and policy options. We compare their responses with respect to their own interests as well as for Galicia as a whole including questions about impacts, and private management actions. The results show that there is a greater social awareness and concern for certain species introduced for ornamental purposes and the forestry sector (Acacia spp., Eucalyptus globulus, Carpobrotus edulis, Cortaderia selloana), and that stakeholders have a positive attitude to different potential management measures.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Subjects: | S Agriculture > SB Plant culture | ||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Life Sciences (2010- ) | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Plant invasions -- Spain -- Galicia, Plant invasions -- Citizen participation | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Aspects of Applied Biology | ||||
Publisher: | Association of Applied Biologists | ||||
ISSN: | 0265-1491 | ||||
Official Date: | 2010 | ||||
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Volume: | Vol.104 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 13-18 | ||||
Status: | Not Peer Reviewed | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||
Funder: | Galicia (Spain : Region). Consellería de Innovación, Industria e Comercio | ||||
Grant number: | 08MDS032300PR (CIIC) |
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