Reforming Spartina alterniflora policies for sustainable coastal resilience: an evidence-based adaptive strategy

npj Biodiversity 2026 Open access

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Authors: Fu Wang, Hong Wang, Qian Yu, Peng Yang, Shu Gao, Yunzhuang Hu, Xueqiang Lu
DOI: 10.1038/s44185-026-00149-2
Cited by: 1
References: 19

Abstract

The global debate on managing invasive Spartina alterniflora—eradication versus coexistence—remains unresolved. China’s nationwide eradication campaign risks ignoring regional ecological variations and potential benefits like sediment stabilization and carbon sequestration. We advocate adaptive, site-specific strategies that balance ecological risks with functional contributions, replacing one-size-fits-all eradication with evidence-based management.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics Plant responses to water stress Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
npj Biodiversity
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
5
Issue
1
Publication date
5 August 2026
Language
EN