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Conclusion and Management Implications

Abstract:

New concepts speak of coexistence between former pristine landscapes and introduced species, since eradication of the introduced species might not be feasible considering biological, financial, and social factors. Of course, these approaches will depend on the magnitude of change created by the invasive species. In some cases, these changes will allow the presence of hybrid systems in which characteristics of the original ecosystem merge with novel elements, but in other cases, where larger changes take place, novel systems could arise in which new interactions and ecosystem functions are established. If this is the case, traditional conservation and restoration strategies may need to be rethought, as is proposed here by several studies. Another level of complexity is added when considering how invasive species have also altered human social relationships and how these species are perceived by human …