Plant Invasions in Protected Areas

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Patterns, Problems and Challenges

Llewellyn C. Foxcroft, Petr Pyšek, David M. Richardson , Piero Genovesi

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Springer
17 September 2016

Plant ecology; Biodiversity; Conservation of the environment

Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology

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.

“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

Edited by: Llewellyn C. Foxcroft, Petr Pyšek, David M. Richardson, Piero Genovesi
Imprint: Springer
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
Volume: 7
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 1.377kg
ISBN: 9789402402704
ISBN 10: 9402402705
Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology
Pages: 656
Publication Date: 17 September 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I Setting the Scene: Impacts, Processes and Opportunities.- Part II Regional Patterns: Mapping the Threats from Plant Invasions in Protected Areas.- Part III Managing Invasions in Protected Areas: from Prevention to Restoration.- Part IV Conclusion.

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, Choice, Vol. 51 (11), August, 2014)