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The challenges of long-term invasive mammal management: lessons from the UK

Mill, Aileen C.; Crowley, Sarah L.; Lambin, Xavier; McKinney, Conor; Maggs, Gwen; Robertson, Pete; Robinson, Nikki J.; Ward, Alastair I.; Marzano, Mariella

Authors

Aileen C. Mill

Sarah L. Crowley

Xavier Lambin

Conor McKinney

Gwen Maggs

Pete Robertson

Nikki J. Robinson

Alastair I. Ward

Mariella Marzano



Abstract

We consider the motivations, strategies, and costs involved in invasive mammal management undertaken in the UK. Widespread established invasive mammals require long‐term management to limit damage or spread, but ongoing management is costly and complex. Long‐term management is most effective where it is applied at a landscape scale, but this requires overarching co‐ordination between multiple stakeholders. Five challenges for successful long‐term management of invasive mammal species are identified as follows: defining landscape‐scale strategies, management co‐ordination, stakeholder and community engagement, sustainable funding, and evidence requirements. We make recommendations on the supportive infrastructure needed for effective landscape‐scale management of invasive mammals to fulfil long‐term conservation aims, as follows. 1. There is a need for evidence‐based Invasive Species Action Plans to provide strategy for the long‐term ongoing management of prioritised species at appropriate scales. 2. Where possible, multispecies approaches to invasive species management should be adopted. 3. Trusted leadership should be identified to take ownership of Action Plans and provide an overarching co‐ordination to bring individuals, organisations, and funders together. 4. Support for a centralised hub for training, data, and knowledge flows will greatly improve scientific outcomes through a searchable evidence base, and via best practice and knowledge sharing.

Citation

Mill, A. C., Crowley, S. L., Lambin, X., McKinney, C., Maggs, G., Robertson, P., …Marzano, M. (2020). The challenges of long-term invasive mammal management: lessons from the UK. Mammal Review, 50(2), 136-146. https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.12186

Journal Article Type Note
Acceptance Date Nov 6, 2019
Online Publication Date Feb 28, 2020
Publication Date 2020-04
Deposit Date Apr 8, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Mammal Review
Electronic ISSN 1365-2907
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 50
Issue 2
Pages 136-146
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.12186
Keywords Impact; Invasive species; Landscape; Mink; Squirrel; Stakeholder; United Kingdom
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3494780
Publisher URL https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/mam.12186
Related Public URLs https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/handle/10871/40793

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