Vol. 3 No. 2 (2013): Diagnosis and Control of Invasive Alien Species in Protected Areas

#AudioDescription: The cover of this issue of the scientific journal BioBrasil – Brazilian Biodiversity addresses the "Diagnosis and Control of Invasive Exotic Species in Protected Areas". The graphic composition of the cover uses a wavy pattern in purple and gray tones, where nine cut-out images frame the central elements of the theme. At the top, three central images show exotic fish, including specimens of carp (Cyprinidae), highlighting the threat to native Brazilian ichthyofauna. The surrounding images show the presence of invasive species in different ecosystems. The vegetation is portrayed in different states of invasion: a field with wet pasture and reforestation with pine, an area of ​​exotic bamboo or sugarcane spreading on dry soil, agaves planted in a disorderly manner near built-up areas and a large grassy area dominated by exotic palm trees, in a possible process of naturalization. There is also an image of a burned area with dry vegetation, suggesting a degraded environment, often associated with the presence of highly flammable invasive species. A single native tree stands out in contrast with the other scenes, representing the conservation efforts and resistance of the original ecosystems. At the top of the cover is the logo of the BioBrasil magazine, followed by the subtitle “Biodiversidade Brasileira – Revista Científica”. The logo of ICMBio – Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade with the MMA – Ministério do Meio Ambiente brand appears in the lower left corner. In the footer, on a purple background, the title of the issue can be read: “Thematic Issue: Diagnosis and Control of Invasive Exotic Species in Protected Areas, Year 3 – Number 2 – 2013”.