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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · 5d

SDMs @onestop-project.eu available for 120 terrestrial species onestop-project.eu/news/how-one... amazibg work by @biopolis.bsky.social @jrvicente.bsky.social @joaogoncalvess.bsky.social

How OneSTOP uses models to guide action: mapping the present and future of invasive species

Authored by João Gonçalves and Joana Vicente from BIOPOLIS-CIBIO.  Across Europe, invasive alien species are pressuring biodiversity, agriculture, infrastructure, and human health. Pre...

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GBIF @gbif.org · 14d

🐙 The GBIF Secretariat is seeking a senior data engineer to work with our Engineering team!

🌏 This is a fully remote contractor role, initially for twelve months, with potential travel to workshops or meetings with GBIF partners.

🚀 Deadline: 9 January 2026

🔗gbif.link/senior-dat...

INBO (Research Institute for Nature and Forest) @inbo.be · 14d

We hebben een #vacature voor een GIS-expert. Je speelt een cruciale rol in de ondersteuning van de monitoring voor de Natuurherstelverordening (NHV).
Alle inlichtingen en solliciteren tot 15 januari 2026 op Werken voor Vlaanderen: www.vlaanderen.be/werken-voor-...
📷 Vilda en INBO

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · 21d

In case you were wondering why #invasion biologists perform repeated #horizonscans great work by #jodeypeyton doi.org/10.1111/1365...

Assessing the success of a horizon scanning approach in predicting invasive non‐native species arrival

We conclude that horizon scanning provides a rapid, affordable and successful mechanism to predict the arrival of high-risk INNS. We highlight the importance of citizen science, including biological ...

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Mike Fowler @theorecol.bsky.social · 22d

Whooop! New paper online!

"A Systems Perspective: How Social–Ecological Networks Can Improve Our Understanding and Management of Biological Invasions"

Phenomenal effort by Fiona Rickowski to pull this all together, wrangling a large co-author/bag-of-cats team into shape!

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A Systems Perspective: How Social–Ecological Networks Can Improve Our Understanding and Management of Biological Invasions

Abstract. Reversing biodiversity loss and the sustainability crisis requires approaches that explicitly consider human–nature interdependencies. Social–eco

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Nov 24

Horizon @onestop-project.eu aims to improve #invasivespecies detection & prioritisation & data driven workflows & stakeholder engagement @cabbageleek.bsky.social

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Nov 24

Arnaud Monty talking about the @LIFEriparias project framework for early warning and management prioritisation

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Nov 24

Speaking about #vespavelutina at the 6th Croatian symposium on #invasivespecies

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Nov 13

getting ready for the @guardias.bsky.social online conference CU there

Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · Nov 12

The first #GuardIAS #Conference on Prevention of Invasive Alien Species Introductions and #Biosecurity Risk Assessment starts tomorrow 12/11 morning at 9:00 GMT - 10:00 CET - 11:00 EET. Don't miss it!
#bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #MarineEcology #AquaticEcology #IAS 🌍🌐🌊

Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · Nov 12

The first #GuardIAS #Conference on Prevention of Invasive Alien Species Introductions and #Biosecurity Risk Assessment starts tomorrow 12/11 morning at 9:00 GMT - 10:00 CET - 11:00 EET. Don't miss it!
#bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #MarineEcology #AquaticEcology #IAS 🌍🌐🌊

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Nov 10

I did it, nice introduction into #biologicalinvasions vectors, pathways & methods of prevention

Lisa Tedeschi @lisatedeschi.bsky.social · Nov 10

Very cool (and very worrying) interactive article about fire ants in Sicily, Italy 🐜

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A deadly fire ant has reached European shores. The insect invasion could wreak havoc

The red imported fire ant is one of the world’s most destructive invasive species. Can its spread be stopped?

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Oct 25

need a deep dive into the impact & management of squirrel #invasions ? www.frontiersin.org/research-top...

Ecology, Impact, and Management of Squirrel Invasions

Background:<br/><br/>Invasive squirrels have caused a range of impacts on biodiversity and related ecosystem services. They have driven declines in native species through pathogen spillover and compet...

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Oct 15

A recently published paper by @teuneverts.bsky.social, @adriaenstim.bsky.social, and the team @inbo.be explores the use of Early-detection-rapid response and environmental DNA (eDNA)in dealing with the African clawed frog invasion.

Read more here: neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1503...

Mapping the northernmost transnational non-native population of Xenopus laevis using pooled eDNA sampling

Early-detection-rapid response (EDRR) programs are invaluable for managing incipient invasions, but require monitoring strategies that maximize search coverage and minimize costs. While environmental ...

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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Oct 14

Help protect our waters! 🌊

The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.

Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.

Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....

#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies

The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.

Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.

Get started 👉 https://www.ecmunipv.it/login/index.php

GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Oct 14

"Used to be a nice pet, but bad for our environment".

Interesting coverage on the fight against the African clawed frog in Flanders, featuring @adriaenstim.bsky.social and the team at @inbo.be

#GuardIAS #IAS #InvasiveSpecies

www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...

"Vroeger leuk huisdier, maar slecht voor onze natuur": Vlaanderen strijdt tegen Afrikaanse klauwkikker | VRT NWS: nieuws

Altijd op de hoogte van het laatste nieuws uit binnen- en buitenland dankzij de betrouwbare en diepgaande berichtgeving van VRT NWS.

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Oct 10

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Oct 10

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#neobiota #klauwkikker #ius #ias #invasievesoort #edna #beheer #monitoring #guardias | INBO (Research Institute for Nature and Forest - Instituut voor Natuur- en Bosonderzoek)

🐸 Ken je de Afrikaanse klauwkikker al? Deze invasieve kikkersoort, van nature afkomstig uit Afrika, maakte na ontsnapping uit laboratoria al furore in Zuidwest-Frankrijk, maar komt sinds enkele jaren ...

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Oct 8

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Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Oct 8

great work from @teuneverts.bsky.social @inbo.be belgian #xenopus invasion is published still great needs for cross border collaboration @neobiota.pensoft.net @neobiota.bsky.social neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1503...

Mapping the northernmost transnational non-native population of Xenopus laevis using pooled eDNA sampling

Early-detection-rapid response (EDRR) programs are invaluable for managing incipient invasions, but require monitoring strategies that maximize search coverage and minimize costs. While environmental ...

neobiota.pensoft.net

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Oct 6

Bram D'Hondt showcasing the results of #riskassessments for candidate trees for #assistedmigration most species low to very low risk except for #fagusorientalis for risk of hybridisation #alnuscordata for its nitrogen fixation capacity @inbo.be @anvdbroeck.bsky.social

GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Oct 3

Tim Adriaens, WP4 co-lead, presented a keynote at the 12th meeting of the Helenic Ecological Society on "Management of #BiologicalInvasions across the invasion curve: from risk management strategies to real-world #conservation action."
#bioinvasions

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Oct 1

Teun Everts @inbo.be showcasing the #xenopuslaevis @guardias.bsky.social case study rapid response effectiveness can be measured w #eDNA amazing conservation work

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Oct 1

great work from @inbo.be team presenting the case study on #marbledcrayfish #eDNA powerful tool for measuring impacts on native amphibians @guardias.bsky.social

GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Sep 30

Wrap on Day 1 of the GuardIAS project meeting in Thessaloniki! 🇬🇷

A jam-packed day of collaboration, covering everything from AI & eDNA for tracking invasive species to boosting citizen science.

Ready for Day 2!

#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies

Tim Adriaens @adriaenstim.bsky.social · Sep 29

this first report of #orientalhornet for Belgium seems genuine possibly the return-from-holiday #introductionpathway waarnemingen.be/observation/...

RES Publications @respublications.bsky.social · Sep 22

The work reports on abiotic factors influencing the parasite-host interactions of a microfungus & the invasive harlequin ladybird (#Harmonia axyridis).

@michieldegroot.bsky.social @adriaenstim.bsky.social @dhaelewa.bsky.social @teamlaboul.bsky.social @inbo.be

Photo credit: Trey Wardlaw (CC-BY-NC)

GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · Sep 17

Spotlight: The American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) 🐸

It can leap nearly six feet in a single bound—almost 10x its body length—and preys on everything from native frogs to birds and even bats.

#GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA to track its spread.

See our work: guardias.eu #InvasiveSpecies