Assisted migration and plant invasion: Similarities and differences
A. ARGÜELLES-MOYAO and L. GALICIA
Instituto de Geografía, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. CDMX, México

We are presenting the paper entitled “Assisted migration and plant invasion: importance of belowground ecology in conifer forest tree ecosystems” recently published in the Canadian Journal of Forest Research. By a systematic revision of the current literature, our research documents the determinants of success in biological invasion and assisted migration. We evaluate the risks linked with different categories of assisted migration, drawing insights from mycorrhizal fungi. By contrasting with biological invasions, we underscore the significance of informed afforestation site selection, with particular attention to soil biota. Our findings advocate for incorporating soil-diversity into climate change mitigation strategies. This is vital, as our results underscore how soil biodiversity and belowground processes profoundly impact the outcomes of both scenarios. Our approach indicates that mutualistic associations regulate the establishment of invasive species and the assisted migration plans.