Invasive Species Management

A Handbook of Principles and Techniques

Edited by Mick N. Clout and Peter A. Williams

Techniques in Ecology & Conservation

332 pages | 50 black and white illustrations | 234x156mm

978-0-19-921632-1 | Hardback | 30 July 2009

Also available as: Paperback

Price: £70.00

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Edited by world-renowned leaders in the field
A practical book describing the integration of proven techniques and policies to prevent, eradicate or control invasive alien species
Addresses the ecological basis and practical requirements of invasive alien species management in the context of policy and planning issues
Authoritative, concise and affordable

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.

Readership: Primarily aimed at postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in applied ecology, conservation biology and environmental management, although it will also be of relevance and use to established researchers in these fields. A secondary market will exist amongst nature conservation practitioners and invasive species specialists.

Invasive Species Management

A Handbook of Principles and Techniques

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