Translational Ecology
Evelyn Beaury
One-way transfer of information, from research to practice, is the norm in many scientific disciplines. But this approach often results in a ‘knowing-doing gap’, characterizing a disconnect between knowledge production and implementation. The ‘knowing-doing gap’ can be a major barrier to successful invasive species research and management. How can researchers and practitioners work together to produce knowledge and novel invasive species management approaches? How can we be more proactive in addressing invasive species issues in light of climate change? What data, policies, and other tools are needed to prevent the next wave of invasions?
Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Management Networks:
Selected publications:
Beaury, E. M., Allen, J. M., Evans, A. E., Fertakos, M. E., Pfadenhauer, W. G., & Bradley, B. A. (2023). Horticulture could facilitate invasive plant range infilling and range expansion with climate change. BioScience, 73(9), 635-642.
Morelli, T. L., Brown-Lima, C. J., Allen, J. M., Beaury, E. M., Fusco, E. J., Barker-Plotkin, A., … & Bradley, B. A. (2021). Translational invasion ecology: bridging research and practice to address one of the greatest threats to biodiversity. Biological Invasions, 23, 3323-3335.
Beaury, E. M., Fusco, E. J., Jackson, M. R., Laginhas, B. B., Morelli, T. L., Allen, J. M., … & Bradley, B. A. (2020). Incorporating climate change into invasive species management: insights from managers. Biological Invasions, 22, 233-252.
Beaury, E. M., Fusco, E. J., Allen, J. M., & Bradley, B. A. (2021). Plant regulatory lists in the United States are reactive and inconsistent. Journal of Applied Ecology, 58(9), 1957-1966.
More information:
Website: Evelyn Beaury Research
Related projects: Invasion Biogeography