Confronting introduced species: a form of xenophobia?

By Daniel Simberloff. Biological Invasions, 2003

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Subfields: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Social Psychology

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Introduction of non‐native freshwater fish can certainly be bad (2009, background): “…Journal compilation 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd belied by theory, practical concerns, and many empirical data (Parker et al. 1999; Mack et al. 2000; Rahel 2000; Simberloff 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006a,b, 2007; Olden et al. 2004; Jeschke and Strayer 2005; Ruesink 2005; Gherardi 2007).”
A native at home and abroad: the history, politics, ethics and aesthetics of acacias (2011, background): “Richardson, Pyšek, Simberloff and others are aware of the need to invent more careful and nuanced terminology (Simberloff, 2003; Richardson et al., 2011b).”
The biogeography of naturalization in alien plants (2006, background): “The issues mentioned above show that despite the recent increased interest in biological invasions among researchers, practitioners and the public (Simberloff, 2003), a seemingly simple question, ‘What is an invasive species?’ is clouded by much confusion (Richardson & Pyšek, 2004).”
Have the Harmful Effects of Introduced Rats on Islands been Exaggerated? (2006, background): “For example, critics of attempts at curbing the spread of native plants raised accusations of nativism, racism and xenophobia, while ignoring the ecological and economic impact of the exotic invaders (Simberloff 2003).”
Fish fauna destruction after the introduction of a non-native predator (Cichla kelberi) in a Neotropical reservoir (2009, background): “the last century and, together with habitat destruction, is presently one of the major threats to biodiversity ( Simberloff 2003; Clavero and Garci´a-Berthou 2005).”
A neutral terminology to define ‘invasive’ species (2004, background): “preconceived terms, particularly emotive ones, can also lead to divergent interpretations and a confusion of concepts and theory (see Richardson et al ., 2000a; Simberloff, 2003).”
Invasive alien plants in South Africa: how well do we understand the ecological impacts? (2004, background): “The Working for Water programme has been acclaimed internationally for its innovative approach to leveraging funding for invasive-plant management by addressing environmental and socio-political priorities to the benefit of both.(93,97) Further strategic innovations are needed to direct appropriate ”
An alien approach to invasive species: objectivity and society in invasion biology (2007, background): “But if this is the case (see Simberloff 2003), might it then qualify as an ‘objective’ value?”
The significance of the sub-Antarctic Kerguelen Islands for the assessment of the vulnerability of native communities to climate change, alien insect invasions and plant viruses (2011, background): “…damage through their increasingly greater alteration of terrestrial, marine and freshwater communities, and thus are becoming a worldwide ecological and conservation concern (Kolar and Lodge 2001; Mooney and Cleland 2001; Richardson and Pysek 2008; Simberloff 2003; Streftaris and Zenetos 2006).”
Invasive plant suppresses charismatic seabird - the construction of attitudes towards biodiversity management options. (2007, neutral): “Our study thus provides specific insights in the contentious issue of management decisions regarding invasive species (Peretti, 1998; Simberloff, 2003), whilst furthering our generic understanding of the decision processes of individuals – whether laypersons or experts in the field – with respect…”
Characterised and Projected Costs of Nonindigenous Species in Canada (2006, background): “Many NIS positively affect human welfare or appear relatively harmless, while others have effects that are wholly undesirable; it is of course the latter group with which invasion biologists, resource managers and policy makers take interest (Mack et al. 2000; Simberloff 2003).”
The war of the roses: demilitarizing invasion biology (2005, background): “This may be especially true given that the language of invasion biology has a xenophobic “resonance” for many people (Simberloff 2003).”