Biological invasions are not shaped by ecological processes alone. People play a role throughout the invasion process – from the introduction, facilitation and spread of species to how biological invasions are perceived and managed.
This FISC Talk will explore the human dimensions of biological invasions and why understanding people’s interests, knowledge, perceptions and behaviours is important for developing more effective and sustainable management actions.
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Her research has been focused on the ecology and management of alien species. She is generally interested in the history of introduction, ecology, distribution, and management of invasive plants globally. Ana Novoa is based at Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas (EEZA-CSIC) in Almería, Spain and is also affiliated with the Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Project HIVE 101187384. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
