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OverviewHuman 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 (ICUN); 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 islands; a focus on biodiversity, but with some consideration of traditional agriculture; advice on national management plans, including risk analysis. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R. Wittenberg (CABI Bioscience Centre, Delemont, Switzerland) , R. Wittenberg (CABI Bioscience Centre, Delemont, Switzerland) , Matthew Cock (CABI, Delemont, Switzerland) , Matthew Cock (CABI, Delemont, Switzerland)Publisher: CABI Publishing Imprint: CABI Publishing Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 29.70cm Weight: 0.794kg ISBN: 9780851995694ISBN 10: 0851995691 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 19 September 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Building Strategy and Policy 3: Prevention 4: Early Detection 5: Assessment and Management 6: How to Use this Toolkit 7: Locality Index 8: Taxa Index 9: Key Publications of GISPReviewsThe 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<br> <br> 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<p><br> Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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