Improving invasive species management by integrating priorities and contributions of scientists and decision makers

Managing invasive species is a major challenge for society. In the case of newly established invaders, rapid action is key for a successful management . Here, we develop, describe and recommend a three-step transdisciplinary process (the "butterfly model") to rapidly initiate action for invasion management . In the framing of a case study, we present results from the first of these steps: assessing priorities and contributions of both scientists and decision makers . Both scientists and decision makers prioritise research on prevention. The available scientific knowledge contributions , however, are publications on impacts rather than prevention of the invasive species . The contribution of scientific knowledge does thus not reflect scientists ' perception of what is essentially needed. We argue that a more objective assessment and transparent communication of not only decision makers ' but also scientists ' priorities is an essential basis for a successful cooperation. Our three-step model can help achieve objectivity via transdisciplinary communication

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