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ALIEN INVADERS
in Canada's Waters, Wetlands, and Forests
provides information on the global impact of alien species
across Canadian landscapes. Alien invasive species are recognized
as a major global threat to biodiversity. The problems are
exacerbated by the globalization of trade and the inability
of current inspection and quarantine regimes to cope with
an increasing demand. No comprehensive overview exists of
the alien invasive species issue in Canada. Alien Invaders
in Canada's Waters, Wetlands, and Forests aims to bridge this
gap. It is a collection of papers from experts in several
disciplines who discuss and analyze invasive species from
a variety of perspectives: invasion pathways, affected sectors,
management and control, and national and international collaborations.
This publication was compiled and edited by Renata Claudi,
M.S., an acknowledged expert on macrofouling and aquatic nuisance
species, Patrick Nantel, Ph.D., a Canadian Forest Service
science advisor and plant ecologist, and Elizabeth Muckle-Jeffs,
a communications expert and associate of the Professional
Edge. Together this team developed the contents, assembled
the papers, and guided the authors in presenting their knowledge.
24 chapters richly illustrated with figures, maps, and 60
colour photos.
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INVASIVE SPECIES: VECTORS
AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
edited by Gregory M. Ruiz and James T. Carlton
Recent years have seen a steep rise in invasions of non-native
species in virtually all major ecoregions on Earth. Along
with this rise has come a realization that a rigorous scientific
understanding of why, how, when, and where species are transported
is the required/necessary foundation for managing biological
invasions.
Invasive Species presents extensive information and new analyses
on mechanisms of species transfer, or vectors, as the latest
contribution from the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP).
Contributors assess invasion vectors and vector management
in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems for major
taxonomic groups in a variety of regions around the world.
The book:
• examines invasion causes, routes, and vectors in space
and time
• highlights current approaches and challenges to preventing
new invasions, both from a geographic and taxonomic point
of view
• explores strategies, benefits, and limitations of
risk assessment
• offers a synthesis of many facets of vector science
and management
• presents recommendations for action
Chapter authors review fungi, plants,
invertebrates, and vertebrates, with geographic assessments
covering New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and the United
States. Although the full extent and cumulative impact of
non-native species can only be guessed at, biological invasions
are clearly a potent force of global change, contributing
to a wide range of deleterious effects including disease outbreaks,
habitat alteration and loss, declines of native species, increased
frequency of fires, and shifts in nutrient cycling. Vectors
are the delivery mechanisms, resulting in recent increases
in rates of new invasions. Invasive Species brings together
in a single volume new information from leading scientists
around the world on approaches to controlling and managing
invasion vectors. This volume is a timely and essential reference
for scientists, researchers, policymakers, and anyone concerned
with understanding biological invasions and developing effective
responses to them.
Gregory M. Ruiz is an ecologist and director
of the Marine Invasion Research Laboratory at the Smithsonian
Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland.
James T. Carlton is professor of marine sciences and director
of the Maritime Studies Program of Williams College. He is
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For information on this publication:
www.philrice.gov.ph
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Global Advances in the Ecology and Management of Golden Apple Snails
EDITORS: Ravindra C. Joshi & Leocadio S. Sebastian (PhilRice)
PUBLISHER: Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)
Here in one publication is all information so far known about golden apple snails (GAS) and the rice systems and countries they have afflicted.
GAS is considered one of the worst invasive alien species, according to the IUCN [International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources], GSID [Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases], and ISSG [Invasive Species Specialist Group].
Around 500 pages of information are devoted to this species that continue to expand their distribution. No less than US$ 1 billion have been reported as losses due to GAS.
With this complete publication, the knowledge vacuum on the ecology and management of GAS will be filled. Some 24 chapters cover various aspects of snail taxonomy (traditional as well as molecular tools), impacts of GAS on aquatic ecosystems and farmers' health, and pesticide abuse/misuse. Even GAS-invaded countries have submitted their separate country reports. Further, some chapters are dedicated to the utilization of GAS as food and as natural paddy weeder, with some information available on the biorational approach in its management and control.
The book has practical applications as well, offering various options for the ecological and sustainable ways to deal with GAS invasions.
According to authorities that have contributed to this book, no other book is known to have an extensive information on GAS. Chapter contributors have put in their life's work – accumulated knowledge and experiences – on these pages. This truly is the first exclusive detailed book on GAS. It will take at least another 10-15 years for any new and significant advances on this snail and its management.
This book will be a manual for all researchers: field research as well as extension workers, and as reference textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of biological sciences, as well as industry workers, museums, and even libraries where exhaustive information on this topic is needed. |
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