Rodentia: Muridae | commensal rodents, roedores comensales

CAVIA, REGINO; GÓMEZ VILLAFAÑE, I. E.

Invasive Introduced Mammals of Argentina

Sarem

Año: 2023; p. 273 - 283

Introduced invasive species are a major driver of local to global environmentalchange, including important negative impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem processes, economies, health and other social values. At the same time, however, different social actors canhold diverse representations of these species, particularly of introduced invasive mammals(IIMs). Such divergent values and perceptions can lead to conflicts regarding the management of IIMs, but also invite researchers and managers to be reflexive regarding their ownwork at a more fundamental level. Therefore, it is key that we advance towards a holisticunderstanding of IIMs and develop strategies to manage them based on solid technicalinformation and plural perspectives regarding their multiple values. Despite a rich history of initiatives in Argentina to study and manage IIMs, until now there has not beenan opportunity to assess the state-of-the-art knowledge in our country. This book seeks toprovide rigorous, relevant and legitimate information to support research, policymakingand management decisions regarding IIMs in Argentina. With this objective in mind, thebook presents a series of chapters selected to highlight priority topics concerning the conceptualization and implementation of IIM research and management. Then, fact sheets areprovided for the different IIMs found in Argentina. Finally, beyond the realm of academicinquiry, the timing of this publication is ideal to re-enforce policy and decision-making,such as the recently approved National Invasive Exotic Species Strategy, which seeks toimplement actions and enhance institutional capacities related to invasive species management in Argentina, and the Convention on Biological Diversity´s new Global BiodiversityFramework, which also addresses biological invasions as part of broader efforts to attain the2050 Vision for Living in Harmony with Nature.