Management of Invasive Species

1.   Formal exposure to transmission of theoretical content;
2.   Classes theoretical-practical for identification and characterization of species;
3.   Field trips to observe in situ of areas with invasion issues subject to different stages of management plans – data collection, analysis of the situation and proposal of any changes;
4.   Specialized search, by the students, orientated by the teacher about particular topics
5.   Oral Presentation and discussion of the work;

a.   Know and discuss the main issues related to the problem of biological invasions
b.   Know how to evaluate and/or recognize the main impacts of invasive species
c.   Know the legal instruments at European and national level, applicable to exotic species and weeds
d.   Recognize invasive species present in Portugal, including plants and animals
e.   Be aware of the action plans in force for certain species
f.   Be able to participate in the preparation of proposals and in the implementation of the various phases of a plan for the management of invasive species and habitats invaded.
g.   Be able to select and apply the most suitable methods to control certain species and locals
h.   Know the main protocols for risk assessments for exotic species and know how to perform a risk analysis

1.Introduction to biological invasions: terminology, dimension of the problem and process
2.Impacts and attributes of invasive aliens species (IAS)
3.Invasiveness of ecosystems
4.Legal framework: EU Reg. No 113/ 2014,22/10; national legislation and authorities
5.Detailed characterization of IAS in Portugal, and when available, their action plans
6.Phases of management of IAS, including case studies:
-Prevention
-Early detection and rapid response
-Definition of goals
-Prioritization of areas and species to intervene
-Selection of control methods most appropriate to species and places
-Implementation of the intervention plan: eradication, control, containment, control (initial, follow-up, maintenance) or mitigation
-Monitoring and evaluation post-intervention
-Validation or Review
7.Control Methods (application and suitability for species): mechanical, chemical, biological, prescribed fire, etc.
8.Evaluation of the invasive potential of new species and demand for safe alternatives

• - componente prática de análise de um caso de estudo - 40.0%
• - componente teórica - 60.0%

• - 1) Trabalhos teórico-práticos e/ ou de pesquisa com possibilidade de apresentação oral - 40.0%
• - 2) Teste teórico - 60.0%

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