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. Ed(S): Foxcroft, Llewellyn C.; Richardson, David M.; Genovesi, Piero; Pysek, Petr - Plant Invasions in Protected Areas: Patterns, Problems and Challenges - 9789402402704 - V9789402402704
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Plant Invasions in Protected Areas: Patterns, Problems and Challenges

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Description for Plant Invasions in Protected Areas: Patterns, Problems and Challenges paperback. Editor(s): Foxcroft, Llewellyn C.; Richardson, David M.; Genovesi, Piero; Pysek, Petr. Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology. Num Pages: 678 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSTS; RNCB; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1027.

This book is the first comprehensive global review of all aspects of alien plant invasions in protected areas. It provides insights into advances in invasion ecology emanating from work in protected areas, and the link to locally relevant management support for protected areas. The book provides in-depth case studies, illuminating interesting and insightful knowledge that can be shared across the global protected area network. The book includes the collective understanding of 80 ecologists and managers to extract as much information as possible that will support the long-term management of protected areas, and the biodiversity and associated ecosystem services they maintain. ... Read more

“This outstanding volume draws together pretty much all that can be said on this topic, ranging from the science, through policy, to practical action”. Dr. Simon N. Stuart, IUCN Species Survival Commission, UK.

"This important and timely volume addresses two of the most serious problems affecting biodiversity conservation today: assessing the extent to which protected areas are impacted by biological invasions and the complex problems of managing these impacts. Written by leading specialists, it provides a comprehensive overview of the issues and gives detailed examples drawn from protected areas across the world". Professor Vernon H. Heywood, School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, UK                                   

                                                              

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
678
Condition
New
Series
Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology
Number of Pages
656
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789402402704
SKU
V9789402402704
Shipping Time
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99-15

Reviews for Plant Invasions in Protected Areas: Patterns, Problems and Challenges
From the book reviews: “This book, edited by Foxcroft (South African National Parks) and colleagues who are all experts on biotic invasions, focuses on plant invasions in protected areas worldwide. … The book is well illustrated with many figures and numerous color photographs. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers/faculty, land managers, and interested general readers.” (R. B. Pratt, ... Read more

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