THE MOST COMMON SPECIES OF INVASIVE PLANTS IN THE CHERNIHIV CITY URBAN FLORA
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https://doi.org/10.58407/bht.3.25.3Keywords:
Chernihiv, invasive plants, phytoinvasion, urban flora, adventitious speciesAbstract
Purpose of the work. The aim of the work is to identify the most common invasive plant species in the urban flora of the Chernihiv city. The study is aimed at identifying the most common invasive species, establishing the degree of naturalization, as well as the environmental risks associated with their presence within the urban environment.
Methodology. The basis of the study was the analysis of sources of information on invasive plant species in the urban flora of the Chernihiv city. In particular, an analysis of scientific publications devoted to the problem of invasive plant species in the Chernihiv city was conducted. The main criterion for determining the degree of prevalence of an invasive species in the city of Chernihiv was high adaptability to various environments. The results of the analytical review are supported by the authors' field research.
Scientific novelty. For the first time, a review of the most common invasive plant species in the urban flora of the Chernihiv city was carried out based on a generalization of scientific sources of information and author's observations. As part of the study, the invasive species list of the city was formed, specifying their biogeographical origin, main routes of penetration and typical growth environments. Of particular value is the identification of such environmental threats associated with the spread of these species, which allows us to consider the results of the work as a basis for further field research, environmental monitoring and decision-making in the field of urban greening, biosafety and protection of urban ecosystems.
Conclusions. The Chernihiv’s flora includes 18 of the most common species of invasive vascular plants, mainly of North American origin. The most widespread and ecologically active are Acer negundo, Robinia pseudoacacia, Solidago canadensis, and Ambrosia artemisiifolia. Field observations confirm their active settlement in urbanized and semi-natural biotopes. The species form dense coenoses, which causes the displacement of aboriginal components of the flora and a decrease in biodiversity. It is necessary to conduct constant monitoring and develop measures to control the most aggressive invasive taxa within the city.
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