La horticultura ornamental ha sido reconocida como la principal vía de las recientes invasiones de plantas en Europa y en todo el mundo. Se estima que el 80 por ciento de las actuales plantas exóticas invasoras en Europa fueron introducidas como plantas ornamentales o forestales/agrícolas. La Unión Europea está previendo una estrategia global para hacer frente a las invasiones biológicas, teniendo también en cuenta que hasta ahora hay poca coherencia de planteamiento entre los países o regiones sobre la evaluación y manejo de estos riesgos. La industria de la horticultura en Europa ha traído grandes beneficios, tanto sociales como económicos, y ha puesto una amplia gama de diversidad de especies vegetales a disposición del público. Unos 17,000 taxones se cultivan en los jardines y se busca constantemente la introducción de nuevos. Hay fuertes incentivos para introducir nuevas plantas en la horticultura y éstas son a menudo bien acogidas por el público, que muestran una fascinación por la novedad en éste como en otros ámbitos. El Código de Conducta sobre la Horticultura y Plantas Exóticas Invasoras preparado por Vernon Heywood y Brunel Sarah como una colaboración conjunta del Consejo de Europa (COE) y la Organización Europea y Mediterránea de Protección de Organización (EPPO). Sobre la base de este documento, la EPPO está desarrollando “Directrices para la Elaboración de un Código de Conducta sobre la Horticultura y Plantas Exóticas Invasoras” que se dirigen a las organizaciones nacionales de protección fitosanitaria. Las pautas generales del Código y de las primeras aplicaciones de un país se presentan y discuten en relación con características del medio europeo de procesos de invasión de la plantas.
Ornamental horticulture has been recognized as the main pathway of recent plant invasions in Europe and worldwide. It is estimated that 80 percent of current invasive alien plants in Europe were introduced as ornamental or agricultural/forestry plants. The European Union foresees a global strategy to tackle biological invasions, also taking into account that so far there is little consistency of approach between countries or regions on the assessment and management of these risks. The horticulture industry in Europe has brought great benefits, both social and economic, and has made a vast array of plant diversity available to the public. About 17,000 taxa are grown in gardens and new introductions are constantly being sought. There are strong incentives to introduce new plants into horticulture and these are often welcomed by the public, who show a fascination for novelty in this as in other areas. The Code of Conduct on Horticulture and Invasive Alien Plants was prepared by Vernon Heywood and Sarah Brunel as a joint collaboration of the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). On the basis of this document, EPPO is developing “Guidelines on the Development of a Code of Conduct on Horticulture and Invasive Alien Plants” that are directed to national plant protection organizations. General guidelines of the Code and first country implementations will be presented and discussed in relation to European mean features of plant invasion processes.
The European Code of Conduct on Horticulture and Invasive Alien Plants / Brundu, Giuseppe Antonio Domenic; Brunel, S; Heywood, V.. - (2011), pp. 32-36. (Intervento presentato al convegno Weeds Across Borders Conference tenutosi a SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA, USA nel 1– 4 JUNE 2010).
The European Code of Conduct on Horticulture and Invasive Alien Plants
BRUNDU, Giuseppe Antonio Domenic;
2011-01-01
Abstract
Ornamental horticulture has been recognized as the main pathway of recent plant invasions in Europe and worldwide. It is estimated that 80 percent of current invasive alien plants in Europe were introduced as ornamental or agricultural/forestry plants. The European Union foresees a global strategy to tackle biological invasions, also taking into account that so far there is little consistency of approach between countries or regions on the assessment and management of these risks. The horticulture industry in Europe has brought great benefits, both social and economic, and has made a vast array of plant diversity available to the public. About 17,000 taxa are grown in gardens and new introductions are constantly being sought. There are strong incentives to introduce new plants into horticulture and these are often welcomed by the public, who show a fascination for novelty in this as in other areas. The Code of Conduct on Horticulture and Invasive Alien Plants was prepared by Vernon Heywood and Sarah Brunel as a joint collaboration of the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). On the basis of this document, EPPO is developing “Guidelines on the Development of a Code of Conduct on Horticulture and Invasive Alien Plants” that are directed to national plant protection organizations. General guidelines of the Code and first country implementations will be presented and discussed in relation to European mean features of plant invasion processes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
