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Biological Invasions Network of India | Research | Policy | Communication | Management | Restoration | Led by Ninad Mungi, Monica Kaushik, Rajat Rastogi
Joined April 2022
RT @down2earthindia: Down To Earth [@down2earthindia] talks to @sumitdookia on whether there is a link between the decline of the vulture a….
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This is the first in a 4-part seriesOn August 11, a 2-judge bench of Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan directed that stray dogs be removed from the
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Propagation of invasive plants in India remains a legacy of the colonial era. Experience that should educate modern restoration efforts. Inclusive and science-based restoration efforts are vital .#invasivespecies .@moefcc @BioinvNet.
About the invasive Prosopis Juliflora (Ballari Jali in Kannada). British introduced it. Locals said it was deliberate to destroy crops & ultimately takeover their lands. Local industrialist tried to eradicate it & generated employment. Yet it still thrives.
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The great elephant migration - A campaign for awareness regarding the problems and management of invasive Lantana camara.
From the Nilgiris to New York, Los Angeles & beyond what a fabulous journey ! The Great Elephant Migration, a travelling herd of 100 life-sized elephants sculpted from invasive lantana by over 200 tribal artisans of Gudalur in Nilgiris and Waynad, has completed a 5,000-mile,
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A much needed order by the Supreme Court. A similar order is needed for removing these invasive free-ranging dogs from protected areas and critical wildlife areas @barandbench @moefcc @PMOIndia.
The Supreme Court on Aug 11 ordered the Delhi government, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) to start removing stray dogs from all localities in Delhi. Pertinently, the Bench said that if any individual or organisation creates
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Woody invasions in the grassy systems of Banni can have multiple consequences, including those on the carbon. Restoration is vital for such largely invaded systems. @moefcc @GujForestDept.
The Banni grasslands of Kutch, Gujarat, have witnessed tremendous ecological changes over the decades. The highly invasive tree, Neltuma juliflora, has taken over more than half of this unique, seasonally flooded saline grassland area. This has resulted in tremendous grazing
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RT @ninad_mungi: An excellent summary of our recent paper in @NatRevBiodiv . “Invasions can trigger wildfires in forests such as Amazon, ad….
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Nature Reviews Biodiversity - The Greater Tropics are under substantial ecological pressure driven by anthropogenic change, including the introduction of alien plants. This Review explores the...
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RT @down2earthindia: Alien plant species, introduced by humans directly or indirectly in different geographical regions of the world, are n….
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Alien plant species, introduced by humans directly or indirectly in different geographical regions of the world, are now spreading at an unprecedented pace, res
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Tropical biomes are vulnerable to invasive plants, due to the legacy of historical human influence and ongoing global changes. Here, alien plants are triggering rapid emergence of novel ecosystems @IPBES @UNBiodiversity @FAOclimate @IPCC_CH.
New paper: Alien plants interact with land-use change, climate change, and defaunation to reshape ecosystems, often catalyzing the emergence of novel ecosystems. Globally, tropics are at the forefront of such transformations @NatRevBiodiv @JCSvenning.
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RT @ninad_mungi: New paper: Alien plants interact with land-use change, climate change, and defaunation to reshape ecosystems, often cataly….
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RT @NatureInd: 🐸 A new study reveals that the Asian black-spined toad, Duttaphrynus melanostictus, has since expanded across ecosystems far….
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Nature India - Ancient trade routes and human movement helped spread the toxic black-spined toad across Asia and Africa, causing ecological instability for centuries to come
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Exotic wildlife trade highlights the rising chances of biological invasions. Both the traded animals and the microbiota associated with them can likely build future invasions. Once seized, the animals must be carefully treated to avoid any potential risk.
From last one moth Numbers of exotic wildlife trafficking cases have increased in Mumbai. 364 exotic animals were seized from Mumbai International Airport in a one-month period. Most wildlife deported from Bangkok. Read -@ranjeetnature @raww_tweets
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Shifting trade agreements and new ties between previously unlinked nations may further the spread of invasive alien species.
Nobin Raja and Priya Ranganathan from ATREE explores how trade tariffs and border policies, while meant to protect local economies can unintentionally pave the way for the spread of invasive alien species, posing new risks to ecosystems and biodiversity.
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Native trees are important even amidst populated cities. They support more biodiversity in the green spaces. Use of non-native trees must be reduced, and native trees must be promoted.@thewoodowl @TheHinduScience @BioinvNet.
When cities have trees that don’t belong, the birds notice
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RT @wildelock: New paper @PaN_BES: We define Nature-based Solutions and societal adaptations to biological invasions. Solutions must go bey….
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RT @MSc_Wildlife: In this commentary, alumnus @divyajyoti97 argues how invasive species aren't just an ecological issue. In India's Banni g….
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Here are some creative ways to putting invasive plants biomass to use for community benefits. Widespread and dense invasions across India are creating socioeconomic socioecological entanglement that drives the future of ecosystems and people. @moefcc @atree_org @BioinvNet.
Prosopis juliflora is considered an invasive plant, and there are always calls for its removal. However, the livelihoods of Wadha Kolis of Banni remains intertwined with the plant, observes @divyajyoti97 @sahjeevan_ in this #commentary.
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New study by @TFRIjabalpur highlights native tree species that could grow amidst Lantana invasion in dry forests. Timely help for restoration of areas degraded by invasive species. @mpforestdept @moefcc @BioinvNet .
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Plant Ecology - Lantana invasion poses a significant threat to tropical forests by disrupting plant competitive dynamics through allelopathic effects. The allelochemicals released by lantana...
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Invasive species management using bulldozers, chemicals, or mass shooting can be economically prohibitive and have undesirable impacts. This paper offer sustainable alternatives by framing the idea of 'Nature-based Solutions for biological invasions' @PaN_BES @moefcc @EconovoAU.
New paper @PaN_BES: We define Nature-based Solutions and societal adaptations to biological invasions. Solutions must go beyond just removal, particularly at scales with societal trade-offs. We show how to build resilient ecosystems in a globalized world.
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RT @ninad_mungi: New paper @PaN_BES: We define Nature-based Solutions and societal adaptations to biological invasions. Solutions must go b….
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Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
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Import of non-native species can open pathways for many unintended invasions like non-native microorganisms. Promoting native species well stop such pathways while supporting native biodiversity. @moefcc @BioinvNet.
Did you know, that there are several beautiful indigenous Euphorbias and other desert adapted plants in India that could have been showcased here, instead of spending crores of rupees in bringing these exotics. @BLRAirport #VocalforLocal
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