Transnational strategy on the sustainable management and responsible use of non-native trees in the Alpine SpaceLapin, Katharina (Avtor) Bindewald, Anja M. (Avtor) Brundu, Giuseppe (Avtor) Marinšek, Aleksander (Avtor) Chakraborty, Debojyoti (Avtor) Oettel, Janine (Avtor) Oettel, Janine (Avtor) Heino, Konrad (Avtor) La Porta, Nicola (Avtor) Alagić, Ajša (Avtor) adaptive forest managementnon-native tree speciesAlpine Spacebiosecuritygreen infrastructureNon-native tree species – defined as those species intentionally or unintentionally introduced by humans – have long been a part of the Alpine Space, providing numerous benefits, but also posing a potential threat to native biodiversity and related ecosystem services. Compared to the urban space where non-native trees comprise most tree species, the number of non-native trees in forests and plantations is relatively low. To evaluate potential risks and benefits of non-native trees in the Alpine Space, a transnational strategy for the responsible use and management of non-native trees is needed. The goals of the strategy are to tailor management practices for a sustainable and responsible use or admixture of non-native trees, to reduce the risks connected with the invasive potential of some non-native tree species, to help forests and urban areas to adapt to climate change, and to improve coordination and cooperation regarding best practices between different regions of the Alpine Space. A proposal was developed in a four-step process including expert-based assessment, stakeholder mapping, an extensive data review, and a public consultation. For implementing the strategy fully, strong collaboration among diverse stakeholders is anticipated and robust governance and an adequate long-term and fair funding scheme is needed.20232024-01-19 11:14:09Neznano17887sl