A7 Perceptions of the threat of invasive alien 
species can vary depending on different human 
perspectives (well established) {1.5.2}. Perceptions of 
specific invasive alien species and their value differ among 
and within stakeholder groups and Indigenous Peoples and 
local communities, as different community members can 
experience different impacts depending on gender, age, 
livelihood and a multitude of other factors (established but 
incomplete) {1.5.2, 1.6.7.1, 3.2.1, 5.6.1.2}. Value conflicts 
arise when invasive alien species are considered to be a 
major threat by some stakeholders and beneficial by others 
(well established) {5.6.1.2}. An invasive alien species may 
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