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<p>An assessement of the alien plants of Romania was conducted which considered the requirements of Regulation 1143/2014 of the European Union (EU). Thus, available data about the presence, invasiveness, distribution, pathways of introduction and their known impact in the territory of Romania were analysed. We found that of 36 plant species of EU concern, four are already established in Romania and widespread, at least locally or regionally: <italic>Ailanthus altissima</italic>, <italic>Asclepias syriaca</italic>, <italic>Elodea nuttallii</italic> and <italic>Impatiens glandulifera</italic>. For <italic>Humulus scandens</italic> there are some reports, but its presence and status require confirmation. <italic>Heracleum sosnowskyi</italic> and <italic>Ludwigia peploides</italic> are confirmed for only one location for each species. The presence of <italic>Cabomba caroliniana</italic> and <italic>Myriophyllum aquaticum</italic> in Romania is not confirmed. Most of the records are intentional introductions for ornamental purposes. Regarding their invasiveness, given the geographical origin and history of invasion in warmer climate regions (e.g., tropical, subtropical), many of the species listed as being of EU concern do not currently constitute a real threat to Romania, for the time being, but may do in a climate change scenario for the 2070s. Data about the impact of alien plant species and their management in Romania are scattered or completely missing. Coordinated institutional efforts are needed to increase the efficiency of the management of alien species at national and local level. These efforts should include: enhancing the legislation and the capacity of public institutions to manage invasive species, increasing the research interest in the science of this topic and promoting real measures to mitigate, control and remove alien plants.</p>
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An assessement of the alien plants of Romania was conducted which considered the requirements of Regulation 1143/2014 of the European Union (EU). Thus, available data about the presence, invasiveness, distribution, pathways of introduction and their known impact in the territory of Romania were analysed. We found that of 36 plant species of EU concern, four are already established in Romania and widespread, at least locally or regionally: Ailanthus altissima, Asclepias syriaca, Elodea nuttallii and Impatiens glandulifera. For Humulus scandens there are some reports, but its presence and status require confirmation. Heracleum sosnowskyi and Ludwigia peploides are confirmed for only one location for each species. The presence of Cabomba caroliniana and Myriophyllum aquaticum in Romania is not confirmed. Most of the records are intentional introductions for ornamental purposes. Regarding their invasiveness, given the geographical origin and history of invasion in warmer climate regions (e.g., tropical, subtropical), many of the species listed as being of EU concern do not currently constitute a real threat to Romania, for the time being, but may do in a climate change scenario for the 2070s. Data about the impact of alien plant species and their management in Romania are scattered or completely missing. Coordinated institutional efforts are needed to increase the efficiency of the management of alien species at national and local level. These efforts should include: enhancing the legislation and the capacity of public institutions to manage invasive species, increasing the research interest in the science of this topic and promoting real measures to mitigate, control and remove alien plants.

Invasive alien plant species in Romania of European Union concern

“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine

Botanic Garden “D. Brandza”, University of Bucharest

Environmental & Socio-economic Studies

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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An assessement of the alien plants of Romania was conducted which considered the requirements of Regulation 1143/2014 of the European Union (EU). Thus,...

Invasive alien plant species in Romania of European Union concern

Data publikacji: 30 gru 2021

Zakres stron: 32 - 44

Otrzymano: 27 wrz 2021

Przyjęty: 02 gru 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/environ-2021-0023

Słowa kluczowe
non-native plant species, distribution, pathways, Romanian flora

© 2021 Culiţă Sîrbu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Invasive alien plant species in Romania of European Union concern

Data publikacji: 30 gru 2021

Zakres stron: 32 - 44

Otrzymano: 27 wrz 2021

Przyjęty: 02 gru 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/environ-2021-0023

Słowa kluczowenon-native plant species, distribution, pathways, Romanian flora

© 2021 Culiţă Sîrbu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Słowa kluczowe
non-native plant species, distribution, pathways, Romanian flora