Biological Invasions in South Africa (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initiatives have been implemented in attempts to control invasions and to reduce their ecological, economic and social effects. It covers a broad range of themes, including history, policy development and implementation, the status of invasions of animals and plants in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, the development of a robust ecological theory around biological invasions, the effectiveness of management interventions, and scenarios for the future. The South African situation stands out because of the remarkable diversity of the country, and the wide range of problems encountered in its varied ecosystems, which has resulted in a disproportionate investment into both research and management. The South African experience holds many lessons for other parts of the world, and this book should be of immense value to researchers, students, managers, and policy-makers who deal with biological invasions and ecosystem management and conservation in most other regions.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology, 14
Release date:	March 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Brian W. van Wilgen • John Measey • David M. Richardson • John R. Wilson • Tsungai A. Zengeya
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 58mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	975
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-032393-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant pathology & diseases Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > Biodiversity Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General
LSN:	3-03-032393-5
Barcode:	9783030323936

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!