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Ecology and Management of Terrestrial Vertebrate Invasive Species in the United States (Hardcover)
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Ecology and Management of Terrestrial Vertebrate Invasive Species in the United States (Hardcover)
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Vertebrate invasive species are important ecologically, socially,
and scientifically throughout much of the globe. However, the
interdiction and options for management of invasive species are
driven by localized regulation at the country or even state level
and thus the management of species must be framed within that
context. This book is focused around the management of invasive
vertebrate species in the United States, although readers will find
much of the material broadly applicable to invasive species in
other regions. Vertebrate invasive species cause damage to
agriculture, property, natural resources, and threaten human health
and safety. However, most of these species occur in the United
States resulting from human-mediated activities, often being
released intentionally. For the first time, the wealth of
scientific information about vertebrate invasive species in the
United States is summarized and synthesized in a single volume to
be easily accessible to ecologists and natural resource managers.
With a focus on prominent terrestrial invasive species that have a
history of policy and management and highlighting contemporary
issues and management, this book consists of 18 chapters written by
experts from across the United States. The first section of the
book focuses on overarching policy and management topics associated
with vertebrate invasive species; including biosecurity threats and
risk assessment, policy and regulation, and the economics of their
management. The second section provides in-depth reviews of
noteworthy invasive mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. After
finishing this book, the reader should understand the complexity of
managing invasive species, the unique challenges that each new
species may present, and the steps forward that may decrease the
impact of these species on the environment, human health, and the
economy.
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