Tourism is not only the vector of biological invasion but also the victim: Evidence from Israel

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Notes on contributors

Oded Cohen, PhD, is a researcher at the Golan Research Institute and a lecturer of environmental and ecological studies at Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, Israel. Oded studies Invasion Ecology and develops tools for monitoring the arrival stages of invasive plants. In addition, he develops integrated strategies for the management, control and restoration of invaded ecosystems.

Yael Ram, PhD, is a senior lecturer at the Department of Tourism at Ashkelon Academic College, Israel. Her research interests focus on person–environment relations. She studies sustainable (and unsustainable) behaviors and mobilities, cultural ecosystem services, place-driven emotions and adaptation barriers of responsible practices. Yael leads the cultural services chapter in the national ecosystems services assessment of Israel.