To create this research digest, we scan over two dozen ecology journals for papers on 1) invasive species present in New York State, or the Northeast region, 2) theoretical concepts or models which may have implications for management in New York State, or 3) economic, social, or ecological impacts of invasive species on a regional or global scale. The goal is to help managers and partners across the state of New York to more easily keep up to date on current research.
Several papers listed each month are open access, and anyone can view entire manuscripts. If an article you would like to read is not available through your institution, you can often contact lead or corresponding authors to receive a copy. If you are unable to obtain a paper this way, please contact us and we are happy to work with you to get you access.
In this month’s research digest: 24 papers from 15 journals
A clue to invasion success: genetic diversity quickly rebounds after introduction bottlenecks
Pervasive and persistent effects of ant invasion and fragmentation on native ant assemblages
Sea freshening may drive the ecological impacts of emerging and existing invasive non‐native species
Long-term invasion dynamics of Spartina increase vegetation diversity and geomorphological resistance of salt marshes against sea level rise
Spatial optimization of invasive species control informed by management practices
Review of dam effects on native and invasive crayfishes illustrates complex choices for conservation planning

Residence time determines invasiveness and performance of garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) in North America

Industrial rearing of edible insects could be a major source of new biological invasions
Ranking alien species based on their risks of causing environmental impacts: a global assessment of alien ungulates
Geographical variation in germination traits of the salt-marsh cordgrass Spartina alterniflora in its invasive and native ranges
Non-native species surrounding protected areas influence the community of non-native species within them
Protected areas (PAs) are a key element of global conservation strategies aiming to protect habitats and species from various threats such as non-natives species (NNS) with negative ecological impacts. Yet little is known about the mechanisms by which PAs are colonized by NNS, and more specifically …
Uncovered pathways: Modelling dispersal dynamics of ship‐mediated marine introduced species
Rethinking biological invasions as a metacommunity problem

Plant–soil feedbacks and the introduction of Castanea (chestnut) hybrids to eastern North American forests
