The Ecological Impact of Introduce Woody Species on Forest: Eradication and Management

Dear Colleagues,

The invasibility of forests by exotic plants has proven to express itself in a different manner depending on the forest type, its location, and its history. Many introduced species show a limited distribution, whereas others colonize wide areas and are pervasive, threatening to take over the remnants of the native forest’s vegetation. Because of that, exotic species are important components of plant communities in many forests. The spread of many woody species began soon after large-scale translocations around the world, promoting the invasion of species in new ecosystems once they had enough individuals, sufficient propagules, and time to develop. These introductions of exotic species also promote the invasion of other species at the understory layer.

This Special Issue of Forests focuses on the analysis of the introduction of woody exotic species in forests and its effect on ecological processes with respect to the maintenance of biological diversity.

The introduced woody species are analyzed from different perspectives, including the ability to disperse in new habitats and their effect on native plant species, or how the exotic species promote the invasion of other species. This issue is centered on the impact on the plant community as well as on other ecological processes.

The issue is looking for new perspectives on the analysis of invasive species and the development of eradication and control of these introduced woody species. Researchers working in that field are welcome to submit their manuscripts.

Manuscripts on any aspect of forest invasive species are welcome, but of particular interest are manuscripts that offer strategies for the eradication of woody species and restoration of the forest plant community.

Prof. José Ramón Arévalo
Guest Editor

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• invasive species
• restoration
• forest disturbance
• community ecology
• diversity