Issues in Bioinvasion Science: EEI 2003 : a Contribution to the Knowledge on Invasive Alien Species

Issues in Bioinvasion Science: EEI 2003 : a Contribution to the Knowledge on Invasive Alien Species

Author
Laura Capdevila-Argüelles, Bernardo Zilletti
Publication Year
2005
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Environmental Science

Biological invasions are a global problem whose local impact can be of great magnitude. The prevention and minimization of the impact of invasive alien species has become a priority because of their negative impact on biodiversity, economy and public health. Issues in Bioinvasion Science contains key contributions of this conference. The themes included cut across different aspects of non-native species invasions. This volume is essential reading for anyone seeking an understanding of non-native species invasions.


Keywords: Earth and environmental science / Biological Invasions / Fauna / Impact of invasive alien species / Invasive alien species / Management of invasive alien species / Plantation / Agroecosystems / Biodiversity / Ecosystem / Environment / Wetland