Invasive alien species: a toolkit of best prevention and management practices
Invasive alien species: a toolkit of best prevention and management practices [electronic resource]
Edited by R. Wittenberg, M. J. W. Cock.
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- WallingfordUK CABI Publishing 2001
- 228pp.;
- CABI Books .
- CABI Books .
Human activities have contributed to the distribution of many plant, animal and microbial species to parts of the world where they are not native. This spread of alien species can have devastating consequences on native biodiversity. Examples include alien mammals consuming native vegetation and alien insects spreading viruses, as well as plants such as water hyacinth, which has caused major problems to waterways when introduced from South America.The Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) was established to address concerns with alien invasive species, formulated in the Convention on Biological Diversity. GISP is coordinated by:the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE)the World Conservation Union (IUCN)CAB InternationalIts goal is to improve prevention and management of biological invasions, and this book represents a key outcome. It has been assembled by a team of international experts. Features include:case studies from around the globe, with some emphasis on islandsa focus on biodiversity, but with some consideration of traditional agriculture and forestryadvice on national management plans, including risk analysis.
9781845933326
10.1079/9780851995694.0000 doi
vertebrate pests non-native species arthropod pests weeds pest control pest management conservation non-indigenous organisms quarantine invasives invertebrates exotic organisms natural enemies nonindigenous species weed trees and shrubs invasion aquatic species aquatic animals introduced organisms animals islands woody plants reptiles pests detection biodiversity vertebrates Mollusca non-indigenous species pest arthropods woody weeds plant diseases invasive organisms eukaryotes arthropods invasive species biocontrol agents nonindigenous organisms risk analysis aquatic organisms introduced species biological control agents pathogens Chordata plants forest pests plant pests non-native organisms Amphibia plant pathogens exotic species land management phytopathogens fishes introduction biological control organisms
Human activities have contributed to the distribution of many plant, animal and microbial species to parts of the world where they are not native. This spread of alien species can have devastating consequences on native biodiversity. Examples include alien mammals consuming native vegetation and alien insects spreading viruses, as well as plants such as water hyacinth, which has caused major problems to waterways when introduced from South America.The Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) was established to address concerns with alien invasive species, formulated in the Convention on Biological Diversity. GISP is coordinated by:the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE)the World Conservation Union (IUCN)CAB InternationalIts goal is to improve prevention and management of biological invasions, and this book represents a key outcome. It has been assembled by a team of international experts. Features include:case studies from around the globe, with some emphasis on islandsa focus on biodiversity, but with some consideration of traditional agriculture and forestryadvice on national management plans, including risk analysis.
9781845933326
10.1079/9780851995694.0000 doi
vertebrate pests non-native species arthropod pests weeds pest control pest management conservation non-indigenous organisms quarantine invasives invertebrates exotic organisms natural enemies nonindigenous species weed trees and shrubs invasion aquatic species aquatic animals introduced organisms animals islands woody plants reptiles pests detection biodiversity vertebrates Mollusca non-indigenous species pest arthropods woody weeds plant diseases invasive organisms eukaryotes arthropods invasive species biocontrol agents nonindigenous organisms risk analysis aquatic organisms introduced species biological control agents pathogens Chordata plants forest pests plant pests non-native organisms Amphibia plant pathogens exotic species land management phytopathogens fishes introduction biological control organisms