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Invasive species : vectors and management strategies /

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Recent years have seen a steep rise in invasions of non-native species in virtually all major ecoregions. Vectors are the delivery mechanisms, resulting in increases in rates of new invasions. This title brings together information on approaches to controlling and managing invasion vectors.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ruiz, Gregory M., Carlton, James T.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Island Press, [2003]
Subjects:
Biological invasions.
Nonindigenous pests.
Biodiversity conservation.
Nonindigenous pests > Control.
Introduced species.
Introduced plants.
Fungi.
Vertebrate pests.
Aquatic organisms.
Trade.
Ships.
Risk assessment.
Administrative management.
Snails.
Plant pests.
Environmental impact.
Biodiversity.
Invasive species.
Australia.
New Zealand.
South Africa.
United States.
Invasions biologiques.
Animaux et plantes nuisibles non indigènes.
Biodiversité > Conservation.
Animaux et plantes nuisibles non indigènes, Lutte contre les.
Animaux et plantes nuisibles non indigènes > Lutte contre.
Biodiversity conservation
Biological invasions
Nonindigenous pests
Nonindigenous pests > Control
Artenschutz
Invasion > Biologie
Schädlingsbekämpfung
Invasive Art
Neobiota
Invasie (biologie)
Ecologie.
Natuurbeheer.
Aufsatzsammlung.
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Summary:Recent years have seen a steep rise in invasions of non-native species in virtually all major ecoregions. Vectors are the delivery mechanisms, resulting in increases in rates of new invasions. This title brings together information on approaches to controlling and managing invasion vectors.
Physical Description:xiii, 518 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1559639024
9781559639026
1559639032
9781559639033