Invasive Species in Botanical and Zoological Gardens

Dear Colleagues,

The global spread and impact of invasive alien species represent a significant problem for human well-being and natural resources and are key to reducing negative impacts. Botanical gardens and zoos often play an important role in the early cultivation and introduction of the world's most invasive species. However, we currently have limited knowledge of the risks posed by invasive or potentially invasive species occurring in living collections, as well as the methods for managing them. To effectively combat biological invasions, we need to establish a stronger global network between botanical gardens and zoos. In this regard, education, information sharing and capacity building play key roles. Botanical gardens and zoos can effectively manage biological invasions globally and strengthen their leadership positions in global species conservation.

For this Special Issue, we are looking for manuscripts that present the results of observation and research into invasive species occurring in botanical gardens and zoos. This includes their biological characteristics, life history, invasiveness, behavior, circumstances of their escape and their impact on the environment. Additionally, we would like to learn about botanical and zoo guidelines, protocols and education, as well as the possible control and management methods for monitoring and preventing the spread of invasive species.

We welcome a wide range of manuscripts in this Special Issue, ranging from original articles to case studies and methodological or review studies.

Dr. László Bakacsy
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1000 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• invasive species
• invasive pests and pathogens
• pathway of introduction
• acclimatization
• global change
• hybridization
• ecology
• biodiversity loss
• biosecurity
• codes of conduct
• control measure
• education
• informing visitors
• visitor experience
• guidelines
• monitoring
• management
• risk assessment