Invasive Alien Species: A Toolkit of Best Prevention and Management Practices / Edition 1

by R Wittenberg, Matthew J W Cock, Matthew J. W. Cock

Overview

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), and CAB International. Its 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 forestry
*advice on national management plans, including risk analysis

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851995694
Publisher:	CAB International North America
Publication date:	09/28/2001
Series:	Cabi Publishing Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.33(w) x 11.87(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Preface

Editorial Reviews

"This is an interesting and important publication on one of the most pressing issues in biology (and society) today. This Toolkit is an output of international workshops by participants of the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) Early Warning component. The book details the components for effectively dealing with invasive alien species (IAS). Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of a scientific basis for any successful program and the need to keep all stakeholders, including the public, informed."

Peter Mason

"The toolkit was designed and partially drafted at an international workshop in Kuala Lumpur, March 1999, in conjunction with the Global Invasive Species Programme, which receives support from many national and international organizations. The primary target readers are involved in environment and biodiversity conservation and management, but public policy makers, quarantine service, and others may also find insight. Human disease is not considered, and most of the case studies are from agriculture, forestry, and other traditional sectors."—SciTech Book News

From the Publisher

"This is an interesting and important publication on one of the most pressing issues in biology (and society) today. This Toolkit is an output of international workshops by participants of the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) Early Warning component. The book details the components for effectively dealing with invasive alien species (IAS). Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of a scientific basis for any successful program and the need to keep all stakeholders, including the public, informed."

Peter Mason Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada