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A biome-scale assessment of the impact of invasive alien plants on ecosystem services in South Africa by van Wilgen, B.W., Reyers, B., Le Maitre, D.C., Richardson, D.M., Schonegevel, L.

“…This paper reports an assessment of the current and potential impacts of invasive alien plants on selected ecosystem services in South Africa. We used data on…”
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The effectiveness of active and passive restoration on recovery of indigenous vegetation in riparian zones in the Western Cape, South Africa: A preliminary assessment by Ruwanza, S., Gaertner, M., Esler, K.J., Richardson, D.M.

“…Riparian ecosystems in South Africa's fynbos biome are heavily invaded by alien woody plants. Although large-scale clearing of these species is underway, the…”
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Invasion dynamics of Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) in South Africa by Vardien, W., Richardson, D.M., Foxcroft, L.C., Thompson, G.D., Wilson, J.R.U., Le Roux, J.J.

“…Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) has a wide range of impacts throughout its global invasive range. Here we review the mechanisms driving its invasion dynamics in…”
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Superiority in competition for light: A crucial attribute defining the impact of the invasive alien tree Schinus molle (Anacardiaceae) in South African savanna by Iponga, D.M., Milton, S.J., Richardson, D.M.

“…Invasion of ecosystems by woody alien plant species is a widespread phenomenon. Interspecific competition has often been suggested as a mechanism for…”
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Distribution and management of Acacia implexa (Benth.) in South Africa: A suitable target for eradication? by Kaplan, H., Van Zyl, H.W.F., Le Roux, J.J., Richardson, D.M., Wilson, J.R.U.

“…This study is the first detailed assessment of an invasion by Acacia implexa (Benth.) (screw-pod wattle) anywhere in the world. Approximately 30000 A. implexa…”
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Invasion science for society: Challenges and opportunities in South Africa by Richardson, D.M.

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Plant invasions: merging the concepts of species invasiveness and community invasibility by Richardson, David M., Pyšek, Petr

“…This paper considers key issues in plant invasion ecology, where findings published since 1990 have significantly improved our understanding of many aspects of…”
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Invasiveness of conifers: extent and possible mechanisms by Rejmanek, M, Richardson, D.M

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Niche-based modelling as a tool for predicting the risk of alien plant invasions at a global scale by Thuiller, W, Richardson, D.M, Pysek, P, Midgley, G.F, Hughes, G.O, Rouget, M

“…Predicting the probability of successful establishment of plant species by matching climatic variables has considerable potential for incorporation in early…”
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332 Feasibility of Implementation of an Emergency Department Discharge Opioid Taper Protocol by Beauchamp, G.A., Rosentel, J., Farber, E., Levi, J., Laubach, L.T., Crowley, L.M., MacKenzie, R.S., Richardson, D.M., Greenberg, M.R.

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Medium-term vegetation recovery after removal of invasive Eucalyptus camaldulensis stands along a South African river by Ruwanza, S., Gaertner, M., Esler, K.J., Richardson, D.M.

“…Effective ecological restoration requires detailed monitoring to determine the success achieved through different interventions in achieving objectives. In…”
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Impacts of invasive alien trees on threatened lowland vegetation types in the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa by Mostert, E., Gaertner, M., Holmes, P.M., Rebelo, A.G., Richardson, D.M.

“…This study investigated the autogenic recovery potential of native vegetation after clearing of dense stands of invasive alien trees in two critically…”
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The distribution and status of alien plants in a small South African town by McLean, P., Wilson, J.R.U., Gaertner, M., Kritzinger-Klopper, S., Richardson, D.M.

“…1.The invasion of alien plants into natural ecosystems in South Africa is a substantial conservation concern. The primary reason for the introduction of alien…”
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Plant invasions as a biogeographical assay: Vegetation biomes constrain the distribution of invasive alien species assemblages by Rouget, M., Hui, C., Renteria, J., Richardson, D.M., Wilson, J.R.U.

“…Plant assemblages define vegetation patterns at different scales, from plant communities at the scale of small plots to broad biomes. Species assemblages are…”
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75 Medical Student Brief Motivational Interviewing for Substance Use in the Emergency Department by Balbi, A.M., Gak, A.E., Kim, E.S., Park, T.D., Quinn, J.F., Colon, M.F., Roth, P., Weaver, K.R., Richardson, D.M., Cannon, R.D., Greenberg, M.R.

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The prognosis for Ailanthus altissima (Simaroubaceae; tree of heaven) as an invasive species in South Africa; insights from its performance elsewhere in the world by Walker, G.A., Gaertner, M., Robertson, M.P., Richardson, D.M.

“…South Africa has a major problem with invasive plant species. Many species have long residence times, are well established, and have large invasive ranges,…”
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Summary of findings from a participant country pollen beetle questionnaire by Richardson, D.M

“…A questionnaire was sent to all participating countries to gain some background information on rape growing and on pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus)…”
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Forestry trees as invasive aliens by Richardson, D.M

“…Some alien tree species used in commercial forestry and agroforestry cause major problems as invaders of natural and seminatural ecosystems. The magnitude of…”
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Riparian scrub recovery after clearing of invasive alien trees in headwater streams of the Western Cape, South Africa by Galatowitsch, S., Richardson, D.M.

“…Headwater rivers are the predominant kind of aquatic ecosystem in South Africa’s Cape Floristic Region. Invasion by alien woody taxa (especially Acacia…”
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Reporting on the state of plant invasions in South Africa by Wilson, J.R.U., Gaertner, M., Richardson, D.M., Rahlao, S., Van Wilgen, B.W.

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