Social perceptions of the impacts and benefits of invasive alien species: Implications for management

摘要: Research on biological invasions has traditionally focused the ecological component of invasive alien species, either without considering or by in a restricted way, knowledge social component. An understanding human dimension is critical to effectively tackle problems associated with species. We distributed questionnaires evaluate perceptions and attitudes different stakeholder groups affected species Donana social-ecological system (SW Spain). Our analysis served characterize respondents based their impacts toward introduction eradication. Hierarchical cluster principal analyses identified five categories respondents, potential support eradication programs was assessed using contingent valuation approach. The differed degree knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, willingness pay for fact that stakeholders have remarkably about benefits caused should be considered any decision-making process regarding management, particularly when developing appropriate educational informative programs. Consultation also encouraged from onset process. In this trade-offs involved IAS management are directly addressed successful implementation practices facilitated.