Using indicators to assess the status of biological invasions and their management on islands─the Prince Edward Islands, South Africa as an example

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dc.contributor.author Fernandez Winzer, Laura
dc.contributor.author Greve, Michelle
dc.contributor.author Le Roux, Peter Christiaan
dc.contributor.author Faulkner, Katelyn T.
dc.contributor.author Wilson, John R.U.
dc.date.accessioned 2025-04-16T13:17:50Z
dc.date.available 2025-04-16T13:17:50Z
dc.date.issued 2025-03
dc.description DATA AVAILABILITY : All data supporting the findings of this study are available within the paper and its Supplementary Information. Species list is provided in Appendix 1 and respective metadata in Appendix 2. Additional data are provided in Supplementary. en_US
dc.description.abstract Addressing the challenge biological invasions pose to island biodiversity is pivotal to achieving Target 6 of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Using a suite of 24 indicators, we evaluated the current status of biological invasions and their management on the Prince Edward Islands, South Africa’s sub-Antarctic territories, and provide recommendations for management. There are 45 established alien taxa on Marion Island, of which 25 are invasive, and nine invasive taxa on the less frequently visited Prince Edward Island. However, despite stringent biosecurity, new alien taxa continue to arrive, potentially through ten introduction pathways, but particularly as contaminants on goods and stowaways on transport vectors. Not all detected taxa have been systematically recorded or identified—identifying incursions to species level may help pinpoint gaps in biosecurity. Three invasive plant species have caused Major environmental impacts (as per the Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa categories), and Massive impacts have been recorded for the house mouse. An ambitious plan to eradicate the house mouse is being developed. A further eight taxa are controlled and four monitored to determine whether they have been eradicated. We argue that systematically tracking and documenting biological invasions is vital to improve the appropriateness, adaptability, and responsiveness of management; and we recommend a dedicated, integrated reporting process involving all stakeholders. Such monitoring is particularly important for remote sites given competing demands to reduce the human footprint, manage biological invasions, and allow access. This article is part of the theme issue ‘Managing biological invasions in protected areas: moving towards the new Global Biodiversity Framework targets’. en_US
dc.description.abstract Adresser le défi des invasions biologiques sur les îles est essentiel pour atteindre la cible 6 du Cadre Mondial de la Biodiversité de Kunming-Montréal. En utilisant 24 indicateurs, nous avons évalué l’état des invasions biologiques et leur gestion sur les Îles du Prince Edward, territoires subantarctiques d’Afrique du Sud, et formulé des recommandations pour leur gestion. L’Île Marion abrite 45 taxons exotiques, dont 25 invasifs, tandis que l’Île du Prince Edward, moins fréquentée, en compte 9. Malgré des règles strictes de biosécurité, de nouveaux taxons exotiques sont continuellement détectés, arrivant par dix points d’entrée potentiels, en particulier via les marchandises et organismes transportés involontairement sur les vecteurs de transport. Tous les taxons détectés n’ont pas été systématiquement enregistrés ou identifiés–identifier les incursions au niveau de l’espèce pourrait aider à pointer des lacunes en biosécurité. Trois plantes invasives ont causé des dommages environnementaux Graves (d’après la Classification des Impacts Environnementaux, catégories des Taxons Exotiques), et des impacts Majeurs des souris grises ont été observés. Un plan ambitieux pour éradiquer ces dernières est en cours de développement. Huit taxons supplémentaires sont sous contrôle et quatre sous surveillance pour confirmer leur éradication. Nous avançons que le suivi systématique et la documentation des invasions biologiques sont vitaux pour améliorer la pertinence, l’adaptabilité et la responsivité de leur gestion; et nous recommandons le signalement dédié et intégré des processus impliquant les parties prenantes. Une telle surveillance est essentielle pour les sites éloignés, où il faut équilibrer réduction de l’empreinte humaine, gestion des invasions et autorisation d’accès. en_US
dc.description.abstract Abordar el desafío que las invasiones biológicas representan para la biodiversidad insular es fundamental para lograr la Meta 6 del Marco Mundial para la Diversidad Biológica de Kunming-Montreal. Utilizando 24 indicadores, evaluamos el estado de las invasiones biológicas y su manejo en las Islas Prince Edward, territorios subantárticos de Sudáfrica, y proporcionamos recomendaciones para su manejo. En la Isla Marion hay 45 taxones exóticos establecidos, de los cuales 25 son invasores. En la Isla Prince Edward, menos visitada, hay nueve taxones exóticos. A pesar de estrictas medidas de bioseguridad, continúan llegando nuevos taxones, principalmente como contaminantes en mercancías y organismos transportados involuntariamente en vectores de transporte, a través de diez posibles vías de introducción. No todos los taxones detectados han sido registrados o identificados sistemáticamente—identificar incursiones a nivel de especie puede ayudar a señalar brechas en la bioseguridad. Tres especies de plantas invasoras han causado impactos ambientales Graves (según la Clasificación del Impacto Ambiental de Taxones Exóticos) y se han registrado impactos Muy graves para el ratón doméstico. Se está desarrollando un plan ambicioso para erradicar al ratón doméstico. Otros ocho taxones son controlados y cuatro monitoreados para confirmar su erradicación. El seguimiento y la documentación sistemáticos es vital para mejorar la idoneidad, adaptabilidad y capacidad de respuesta del manejo. Recomendamos un proceso de elaboración de informes integrado que involucre a todas las partes interesadas. Tal monitoreo es particularmente importante para sitios remotos, donde es necesario equilibrar la reducción de la huella humana, la gestión de invasiones y el acceso. en_US
dc.description.department Plant Production and Soil Science en_US
dc.description.department Zoology and Entomology en_US
dc.description.librarian hj2024 en_US
dc.description.sdg SDG-15:Life on land en_US
dc.description.sponsorship The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, a South African National Antarctic Grant and by Biodiversa ASICS Funding from the South African Department of Science and Innovation. en_US
dc.description.uri https://link.springer.com/journal/10530 en_US
dc.identifier.citation Fernández Winzer, L., Greve, M., le Roux, P.C. et al. Using indicators to assess the status of biological invasions and their management on islands─the Prince Edward Islands, South Africa as an example. Biological Invasions 27, 108 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-024-03463-7. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1387-3547 (print)
dc.identifier.issn 1573-1464 (online)
dc.identifier.other 10.1007/s10530-024-03463-7
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/102144
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Springer en_US
dc.rights © The Author(s) 2025. Open Access. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. en_US
dc.subject Alien species management en_US
dc.subject Global biodiversity framework (GBF) en_US
dc.subject Indicators en_US
dc.subject Island conservation en_US
dc.subject Invasion ecology en_US
dc.subject Protected areas en_US
dc.subject Gestion des espèces exotiques en_US
dc.subject Cadre mondial pour la biodiversité en_US
dc.subject Indicateurs en_US
dc.subject Conservation desîles en_US
dc.subject Écologie des invasions en_US
dc.subject Aires protégées en_US
dc.subject Gestión de especies exóticas en_US
dc.subject Marco mundial de biodiversidad en_US
dc.subject Indicadores en_US
dc.subject Conservación de islas en_US
dc.subject Ecología de invasiones en_US
dc.subject Áreas protegidas en_US
dc.subject SDG-15: Life on land en_US
dc.title Using indicators to assess the status of biological invasions and their management on islands─the Prince Edward Islands, South Africa as an example en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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