Invasive Species Management : A Handbook of Principles and Techniques Paperback / softback
Edited by Mick N. (University of Auckland, New Zealand) Clout, Peter A. (Landcare Research, New Zealand) Williams
Part of the Techniques in Ecology & Conservation series
Paperback / softback
Description
Invasive alien species are a major and growing threat to biodiversity worldwide.
The transport of organisms through increased levels of trade and tourism is leading to the widespread breaching of natural biogeographic barriers at unprecedented rates.
Consequences can be severe, especially in naturally isolated ecosystems.
Invasive alien species can cause the extinction of vulnerable endemic species, alter the structure and composition of communities, disrupt successional pathways, and lead to the loss of ecosystem services.
Global climate change may further exacerbate the spread of alien species, as climatic zones shift and potential ranges alter.
The effective management of invasive alien species is clearly a priority for biological conservation worldwide.
This book first provides strategies for managing such species at successive invasion stages, from prevention at the border to control of major infestations.
It then describes the general tools and approaches that are recommended for successful management of particular groups of invasive organisms in a range of environments.
In each case, the ecological basis and practical requirements of invasive alien species management are addressed. This integration of proven techniques and policies will be useful to a wide readership of students, academics, conservation practitioners, invasive species managers, legislators, and to the broader community concerned with biological conservation.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:330 pages, 50 black and white illustrations
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:30/07/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9780199216338
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:330 pages, 50 black and white illustrations
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:30/07/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9780199216338
