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Considerations for developing and implementing a safe list for alien taxa.

Sabrina Kumschick^1,2, Laura Fernandez Winzer^1,2, Emily J McCulloch-Jones^1,2

¹Centre for Invasion Biology in the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

|February 23, 2024

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The safe list approach proposes managing biological invasions by identifying alien species with low invasion risk. This strategy aims to allow beneficial introductions while preventing harmful impacts.

Keywords:

biological invasions list approaches regulation stakeholders trade

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Ecology
Conservation Biology
Invasive Species Management

Background:

Intentional introduction of alien species for benefits is common.
Some introduced species become invasive and cause ecological or economic damage.
Current management strategies include prohibition, damage limitation, or promoting safe species.

Purpose of the Study:

To define and explore the "safe list" approach for managing biological invasions.
To discuss the potential applications, development, and implementation of safe lists.
To provide guidance for creating and utilizing safe lists.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the safe list approach.
Review of existing literature on species introductions and risk assessment.
Discussion of practical considerations for safe list development and implementation.

Main Results:

A clear definition of the safe list approach is provided.
The potential benefits and challenges of using safe lists are discussed.
Key aspects of purpose, development, implementation, and impact are disentangled.

Conclusions:

Safe lists offer a proactive strategy for managing biological invasions.
Careful development and implementation are crucial for the success of safe lists.
This approach can help balance the benefits of introduced species with the risks of invasion.