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Invasive Species in a Changing World (Paperback, 2nd Ed.)
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Invasive Species in a Changing World (Paperback, 2nd Ed.)
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Changing patterns of global commerce are leading to the breakdown
of biogeographic barriers that have historically kept the floras
and faunas of different continents separate. Some introduced
species not only take hold in their new foreign habitat but also
become aggressive; these -- invasives -- can exact a serious toll
on ecosystem diversity and processes. Global changes -- including
changes in atmospheric composition, land use patterns, and fire
regimes -- are likely to foster the success of invaders in coming
decades.
Invasive Species in a Changing World brings together leading
scientists from around the world -- including Carla M. D'Antonio,
Jeffrey McNeely, Robert Sutherst, David Richardson, and others --
to examine the invasive species phenomenon and to consider the
mutual interactions between global change and invasives that are
likely to occur over the next century. Invasive Species in a
Changing World: offers a comprehensive look at the status of
freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems in relation to
invasives; examines physical factors that will influence the future
success ofinvading species; considers the tools available to track
changing patterns and movements; looks at human dimensions
including human health effects, and effects on crops; describes the
problem in different parts of the world.
Contributors focus on the proposition that global change will
exacerbate the invasive species problem, and set forth the idea
that invasives are themselves a global change element that need to
be considered in global change scenarios.
Invasive Species in a Changing World provides readers with the
background and knowledge they need to begin developing strategies
tocombat the invasive species problem, and is essential reading for
anyone concerned with the impact of invasive species on ecosystem
health and functioning.
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