TY  - JOUR
AU  - Balacenoiu, Flavius
AU  - Japelj, Anze
AU  - Bernardinelli, Iris
AU  - Castagneyrol, Bastien
AU  - Csoka, Gyorgy
AU  - Glavendekić, Milka
AU  - Hoch, Gernot
AU  - Hrasovec, Boris
AU  - Krajter Ostoić, Silvija
AU  - Paulin, Marton
AU  - Williams, David
AU  - Witters, Johan
AU  - de Groot, Maarten
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://omorika.sfb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1432
AB  - Against the background of the phenomenon of globalisation, which has increasingly intensified in recent decades, invasive alien species (IAS) have led to biological invasions that have resulted in multiple negative effects on economies, human health, and especially on the environment. In order to control invasive alien species, preventive actions are considered the most effective methods. In this context, society can actively participate in the process of early detection and preventing the spread of these organisms, but there is a need to raise public awareness. In order for this process to take place in the most efficient way, it is necessary to initially evaluate the knowledge of the general public to IAS. Through a questionnaire that was circulated in ten European countries and had over two thousand respondents, this study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge of some stakeholders in the forestry sector regarding IAS. The results showed that a vast majority of respondents who participated in the study had heard about IAS and provided a correct definition of these organisms. Most of the respondents in this study heard for the first time about IAS from school, the Internet, or journal articles. Data analysis also showed that stakeholders in the forestry sector (foresters, forest owners, and members of environmental NGOs) were more likely than the other respondents to be aware of the impact of IAS. The results of this study offer an insight to researchers and decision makers assessing the differences of opinion regarding invasive alien species, and the necessary steps that could be adopted in the process of raising awareness in society.
T2  - Land
T1  - Ascertaining the Knowledge of the General Public and Stakeholders in the Forestry Sector to Invasive Alien Species-A Pan-European Study
IS  - 3
VL  - 12
DO  - 10.3390/land12030642
UR  - conv_1693
ER  - 

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year = "2023",
abstract = "Against the background of the phenomenon of globalisation, which has increasingly intensified in recent decades, invasive alien species (IAS) have led to biological invasions that have resulted in multiple negative effects on economies, human health, and especially on the environment. In order to control invasive alien species, preventive actions are considered the most effective methods. In this context, society can actively participate in the process of early detection and preventing the spread of these organisms, but there is a need to raise public awareness. In order for this process to take place in the most efficient way, it is necessary to initially evaluate the knowledge of the general public to IAS. Through a questionnaire that was circulated in ten European countries and had over two thousand respondents, this study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge of some stakeholders in the forestry sector regarding IAS. The results showed that a vast majority of respondents who participated in the study had heard about IAS and provided a correct definition of these organisms. Most of the respondents in this study heard for the first time about IAS from school, the Internet, or journal articles. Data analysis also showed that stakeholders in the forestry sector (foresters, forest owners, and members of environmental NGOs) were more likely than the other respondents to be aware of the impact of IAS. The results of this study offer an insight to researchers and decision makers assessing the differences of opinion regarding invasive alien species, and the necessary steps that could be adopted in the process of raising awareness in society.",
journal = "Land",
title = "Ascertaining the Knowledge of the General Public and Stakeholders in the Forestry Sector to Invasive Alien Species-A Pan-European Study",
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volume = "12",
doi = "10.3390/land12030642",
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Balacenoiu, F., Japelj, A., Bernardinelli, I., Castagneyrol, B., Csoka, G., Glavendekić, M., Hoch, G., Hrasovec, B., Krajter Ostoić, S., Paulin, M., Williams, D., Witters, J.,& de Groot, M.. (2023). Ascertaining the Knowledge of the General Public and Stakeholders in the Forestry Sector to Invasive Alien Species-A Pan-European Study. in Land, 12(3).
https://doi.org/10.3390/land12030642
conv_1693

Balacenoiu F, Japelj A, Bernardinelli I, Castagneyrol B, Csoka G, Glavendekić M, Hoch G, Hrasovec B, Krajter Ostoić S, Paulin M, Williams D, Witters J, de Groot M. Ascertaining the Knowledge of the General Public and Stakeholders in the Forestry Sector to Invasive Alien Species-A Pan-European Study. in Land. 2023;12(3).
doi:10.3390/land12030642
conv_1693 .

Balacenoiu, Flavius, Japelj, Anze, Bernardinelli, Iris, Castagneyrol, Bastien, Csoka, Gyorgy, Glavendekić, Milka, Hoch, Gernot, Hrasovec, Boris, Krajter Ostoić, Silvija, Paulin, Marton, Williams, David, Witters, Johan, de Groot, Maarten, "Ascertaining the Knowledge of the General Public and Stakeholders in the Forestry Sector to Invasive Alien Species-A Pan-European Study" in Land, 12, no. 3 (2023),
https://doi.org/10.3390/land12030642 .,
conv_1693 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Balacenoiu, Flavius
AU  - Japelj, Anze
AU  - Bernardinelli, Iris
AU  - Castagneyrol, Bastien
AU  - Csoka, Gyorgy
AU  - Glavendekić, Milka
AU  - Hoch, Gernot
AU  - Hrasovec, Boris
AU  - Krajter Ostoić, Silvija
AU  - Paulin, Marton
AU  - Williams, David
AU  - Witters, Johan
AU  - de Groot, Maarten
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://omorika.sfb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1204
AB  - The oak lace bug (OLB) Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) is an invasive alien species (IAS) that potentially could have many negative impacts on European oak health. Certain measures can be applied to counteract these effects. However, these measures may not be acceptable for forest managers or other stakeholder groups, such as private forest owners, environmental NGOs or the general public. Thereby, we set out to study the perception and knowledge of foresters and other stakeholders on the health status of European oak forests affected by oak lace bug and to investigate what forest health management measures would be acceptable to these target groups. An online survey questionnaire was designed and distributed via social networks, as well as professional networks via e-mails. The survey questionnaire was completed by 2084 respondents from nine European countries: Austria, Croatia, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. Even though only a little over 60% of respondents reported they had noticed the discolouration of oak leaves caused by OLB, almost all (93%) considered it to be a problem. As respond-ents come from a country where C. arcuata is widespread and established, people's general knowledge and awareness of OLB began to increase. The survey revealed that foresters thought that the insect affected photosynthesis, acorn crop and the aesthetics of the trees, but cannot cause death of trees. However, they assume that the value of the wood would decrease (this fact is also supported by the respondents who are connected to an environmental NGO), but that OLB does not affect property value. However, forest owners claim that the value of the property can be affected and that people would avoid entering the for-est. In terms of potential control methods, respondents preferred biological or mechanical measures over chemical ones. We consider this study to be a good basis for further research on the topic of perception, knowledge and attitudes related to OLB since we can expect that the IAS, such as OLB, will certainly spread to European countries that were not included in this survey.
T2  - Neobiota
T1  - Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera, Tingidae) in its invasive range in Europe: perception, knowledge and willingness to act in foresters and citizens
EP  - 153
SP  - 133
VL  - 69
DO  - 10.3897/neobiota.69.71851
UR  - conv_1584
ER  - 

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author = "Balacenoiu, Flavius and Japelj, Anze and Bernardinelli, Iris and Castagneyrol, Bastien and Csoka, Gyorgy and Glavendekić, Milka and Hoch, Gernot and Hrasovec, Boris and Krajter Ostoić, Silvija and Paulin, Marton and Williams, David and Witters, Johan and de Groot, Maarten",
year = "2021",
abstract = "The oak lace bug (OLB) Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) is an invasive alien species (IAS) that potentially could have many negative impacts on European oak health. Certain measures can be applied to counteract these effects. However, these measures may not be acceptable for forest managers or other stakeholder groups, such as private forest owners, environmental NGOs or the general public. Thereby, we set out to study the perception and knowledge of foresters and other stakeholders on the health status of European oak forests affected by oak lace bug and to investigate what forest health management measures would be acceptable to these target groups. An online survey questionnaire was designed and distributed via social networks, as well as professional networks via e-mails. The survey questionnaire was completed by 2084 respondents from nine European countries: Austria, Croatia, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. Even though only a little over 60% of respondents reported they had noticed the discolouration of oak leaves caused by OLB, almost all (93%) considered it to be a problem. As respond-ents come from a country where C. arcuata is widespread and established, people's general knowledge and awareness of OLB began to increase. The survey revealed that foresters thought that the insect affected photosynthesis, acorn crop and the aesthetics of the trees, but cannot cause death of trees. However, they assume that the value of the wood would decrease (this fact is also supported by the respondents who are connected to an environmental NGO), but that OLB does not affect property value. However, forest owners claim that the value of the property can be affected and that people would avoid entering the for-est. In terms of potential control methods, respondents preferred biological or mechanical measures over chemical ones. We consider this study to be a good basis for further research on the topic of perception, knowledge and attitudes related to OLB since we can expect that the IAS, such as OLB, will certainly spread to European countries that were not included in this survey.",
journal = "Neobiota",
title = "Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera, Tingidae) in its invasive range in Europe: perception, knowledge and willingness to act in foresters and citizens",
pages = "153-133",
volume = "69",
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Balacenoiu, F., Japelj, A., Bernardinelli, I., Castagneyrol, B., Csoka, G., Glavendekić, M., Hoch, G., Hrasovec, B., Krajter Ostoić, S., Paulin, M., Williams, D., Witters, J.,& de Groot, M.. (2021). Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera, Tingidae) in its invasive range in Europe: perception, knowledge and willingness to act in foresters and citizens. in Neobiota, 69, 133-153.
https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.69.71851
conv_1584

Balacenoiu F, Japelj A, Bernardinelli I, Castagneyrol B, Csoka G, Glavendekić M, Hoch G, Hrasovec B, Krajter Ostoić S, Paulin M, Williams D, Witters J, de Groot M. Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera, Tingidae) in its invasive range in Europe: perception, knowledge and willingness to act in foresters and citizens. in Neobiota. 2021;69:133-153.
doi:10.3897/neobiota.69.71851
conv_1584 .

Balacenoiu, Flavius, Japelj, Anze, Bernardinelli, Iris, Castagneyrol, Bastien, Csoka, Gyorgy, Glavendekić, Milka, Hoch, Gernot, Hrasovec, Boris, Krajter Ostoić, Silvija, Paulin, Marton, Williams, David, Witters, Johan, de Groot, Maarten, "Corythucha arcuata (Say, 1832) (Hemiptera, Tingidae) in its invasive range in Europe: perception, knowledge and willingness to act in foresters and citizens" in Neobiota, 69 (2021):133-153,
https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.69.71851 .,
conv_1584 .