#8208. Six central questions about biological invasions to which NEON data science is poised to contribute

October 2026publication date
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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics;
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Abstract:
Biological invasions are a leading cause of rapid ecological change and often present a significant financial burden. As a vibrant discipline, invasion biology has made important strides in identifying, mapping, and beginning to manage invasions, but questions remain surrounding the mechanisms by which invasive species spread and the impacts they bring about. Frequent, multiscalar ecological monitoring such as that provided through the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) can be an important tool for addressing some of these questions. We articulate a set of major outstanding questions in invasion biology, consider how NEON data science is positioned to contribute to addressing these questions, and provide suggestions to help equip a growing contingent of NEON data users in solving invasion biology problems. We demonstrate these ideas through four case studies examining the mechanisms of plant invasions in the U.S. Intermountain West.
Keywords:
biotic resistance; Bromus tectorum; Eragrostis lehmanniana; exotic plants; invasion biology; invasion impacts; invasive species; macroecology; macrosystems; National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON); scale; Special Feature: Harnessing the NEON Data Revolution

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