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The emerging invasive species and climate-change lexicon
Emily J Fusco1, Bryan G Falk2, Paul J Heimowitz3
1Climate Impacts Group, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
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The rapid diversification of terminology associated with invasion ecology is a known barrier to effective communication and management. These challenges are magnified by the addition of terms and concepts related to climate-induced range-shifting taxa and/or changes to impacts. Further, institutional policies and terminologies for invasive species introduce new ambiguities when considering climate change. To alleviate communication and application challenges, we introduce a conceptual framework that organizes climate-related invasion terms, revealing ambiguities and gaps. Additionally, we illustrate how these ambiguities can affect management with four case studies and consider situations where resolution can improve policy and management outcomes. The framework can help users avoid inconsistent use of terminology, and prioritize when to address management and policy consequences related to associated terminological ambiguity.
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