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Invasive Ecology and Forest Ecosystems: Process, Mechanisms and Aftereffects
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Invasive Ecology and Forest Ecosystems: Process, Mechanisms and Aftereffects

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecology and Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 969

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Xiao Guo

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College of Landscape Architecture and Forestry, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700 Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, China
Interests: biological invasion; functional traits; interspecific competition; invasive plants; clonal plants
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Prof. Dr. Congyan Wang

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Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, No. 301, Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Interests: invasive alien plants; invasion biology; invasion ecology; co-invasion
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Dr. Yi Wang

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Centre for Invasion Biology, Institute of Biodiversity, Yunnan University, Kunming 650504, China
Interests: invasive plants; chemical ecology; interactions between plants and insects; heavy metals; environment pollutions; invasion mechanisms; biological control

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Biological invasions represent a critical aspect of global change. They threaten local biodiversity, transform the structure and function of ecosystems, lead to significant economic losses, and potentially compromise human health. In recent decades, research on biological invasions has made significant progress, providing humanity with a more profound understanding of the mechanisms underlying these invasions. Consequently, various methods and strategies for the management and control of alien invasive species have been proposed. Despite these advancements, accurately predicting the occurrence of biological invasions and completely eliminating these invasive species remain challenging. Currently, research on biological invasions predominantly centers on wetlands, agricultural and urban ecosystems, with comparatively less focus placed on forest ecosystems. This Special Issue aims to promote research into biological invasions within forest ecosystems. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: patterns, mechanisms, processes, and impacts of biological invasions in forest ecosystems; population dynamics of invasive species in forest ecosystems; control strategies for invasive species within forest ecosystems; the effects of environmental changes (including disturbances) on biological invasions in forest ecosystems; the resilience of forest ecosystems and native biota to invasive species; the roles of microbial diversity and plant–soil feedback in the process of biological invasion into forest ecosystems; the influence of forest successional stages on biological invasion into forest ecosystems; reasons why certain alien species are unable to invade forest ecosystems; biological invasions occurring around forests, such as those in forest–grassland ecotones, and their mechanisms; and biological invasions occurring in urban forests and their mechanisms. This Special Issue welcomes the submission of research articles and review articles.

Dr. Xiao Guo
Prof. Dr. Congyan Wang
Dr. Yi Wang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • biological invasion
  • forest ecosystems
  • invasion resistance
  • global change
  • biodiversity

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Expansion of Naturally Grown Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J. Houzeau Forests into Diverse Habitats: Rates and Driving Factors
by Juan Wei, Yongde Zhong, Dali Li, Jinyang Deng, Zejie Liu, Shuangquan Zhang and Zhao Chen
Forests 2024, 15(9), 1482; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15091482 - 23 Aug 2024
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Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J. Houzeau), which is native to China, is considered to be an invasive species due to its powerful asexual reproductive capabilities that allow it to rapidly spread into neighboring ecosystems and replace existing plant communities. In the [...] Read more.
Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J. Houzeau), which is native to China, is considered to be an invasive species due to its powerful asexual reproductive capabilities that allow it to rapidly spread into neighboring ecosystems and replace existing plant communities. In the absence of human intervention, it remains poorly understood how indigenous moso bamboo forests naturally expand into surrounding areas over the long term, and whether these patterns vary with environmental changes. Using multi-year forest resource inventory data, we extracted moso bamboo patches that emerged from 2010 to 2020 and proposed a bamboo expansion index to calculate the average rate of patch expansion during this period. Using the first global 30 m land-cover dynamic monitoring product with a fine classification system, we assessed the expansion speeds of moso bamboo into various areas, particularly forests with different canopy closures and categories. Using parameter-optimized geographic detectors, we explored the significance of multi-factors in the expansion process. The results indicate that the average expansion rate of moso bamboo forests in China is 1.36 m/y, with evergreen broadleaved forests being the primary area for invasion. Moso bamboo expands faster into open forest types (0.15 < canopy closure < 0.4), shrublands, and grasslands. The importance of factors influencing the expansion rate is ranked as follows: temperature > chemical properties of soil > light > physical properties of soil > moisture > atmosphere > terrain. When considering interactions, the primary factors contributing to expansion rates include various climate factors and the combined effect of climate factors and soil factors. Our work underscores the importance of improving the quality and density of native vegetation, such as evergreen broadleaved forests. Effective management strategies, including systematic monitoring of environmental variables, as well as targeted interventions like bamboo removal and soil moisture control, are essential for mitigating the invasion of moso bamboo. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Invasive Ecology and Forest Ecosystems: Process, Mechanisms and Aftereffects)
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