Invasive species: vectors and management strategies.

摘要: Recent years have seen a steep rise in invasions of non-native species virtually all major ecoregions on Earth. Along with this has come realization that rigorous scientific understanding why, how, when, and where are transported is the required/necessary foundation for managing biological invasions. Invasive Species presents extensive information new analyses mechanisms transfer, or vectors, as latest contribution from Global Programme (GISP). Contributors assess invasion vectors vector management terrestrial, freshwater, marine ecosystems taxonomic groups variety regions around world. The book: examines causes, routes, space time; highlights current approaches challenges to preventing invasions, both geographic point view; explores strategies, benefits, limitations risk assessment; offers synthesis many facets science management; recommendations action; Chapter authors review fungi, plants, invertebrates, vertebrates, assessments covering New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, United States. Although full extent cumulative impact nonnative can only be guessed at, clearly potent force global change, contributing wide range deleterious effects including disease outbreaks, habitat alteration loss, declines native species, increased frequency fires, shifts nutrient cycling. Vectors delivery mechanisms, resulting recent increases rates brings together single volume leading scientists world controlling vectors. This timely essential reference scientists, researchers, policymakers, anyone concerned developing effective responses them.