Invasion of a mined landscape: what habitat characteristics are influencing the occurrence of invasive plants?

摘要: Throughout the world, invasion of alien plants is an increasing threat to native biodiversity. Invasion especially prevalent in areas affected by land transformation and anthropogenic disturbance. Surface mines are a major disturbance, thus may promote establishment expansion invasive plant communities. Environmental habitat factors that contribute favourable conditions for heightened were examined using Shale Hills region (SHR) Alabama as case study. Overall community was predominantly associated with forest structure composition. At individual species level, composition also dominated models; however, soil characteristics integrated. The influence planting alien, this area likely driver high diversity plants, three six dominant being planted. Adjusting reclamation plantings would aid reducing number plants. Overall, it appears initial efforts, apart from species, not impacting reclaimed, now forested mine sites.