Invasive Plants On The Move
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Invasive Plants On The Move
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Author : Etats-Unis. Federal highway administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Invasive Plants On The Move written by Etats-Unis. Federal highway administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Invasive plants categories.
Beyond The War On Invasive Species
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Author : Tao Orion
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2015-06-17
Beyond The War On Invasive Species written by Tao Orion and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-17 with Nature categories.
Invasive species are everywhere, from forests and prairies to mountaintops and river mouths. Their rampant nature and sheer numbers appear to overtake fragile native species and forever change the ecosystems that they depend on. Concerns that invasive species represent significant threats to global biodiversity and ecological integrity permeate conversations from schoolrooms to board rooms, and concerned citizens grapple with how to rapidly and efficiently manage their populations. These worries have culminated in an ongoing “war on invasive species,” where the arsenal is stocked with bulldozers, chainsaws, and herbicides put to the task of their immediate eradication. In Hawaii, mangrove trees (Avicennia spp.) are sprayed with glyphosate and left to decompose on the sandy shorelines where they grow, and in Washington, helicopters apply the herbicide Imazapyr to smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) growing in estuaries. The “war on invasive species” is in full swing, but given the scope of such potentially dangerous and ecologically degrading eradication practices, it is necessary to question the very nature of the battle. Beyond the War on Invasive Species offers a much-needed alternative perspective on invasive species and the best practices for their management based on a holistic, permaculture-inspired framework. Utilizing the latest research and thinking on the changing nature of ecological systems, Beyond the War on Invasive Species closely examines the factors that are largely missing from the common conceptions of invasive species, including how the colliding effects of climate change, habitat destruction, and changes in land use and management contribute to their proliferation. Beyond the War on Invasive Species demonstrates that there is more to the story of invasive species than is commonly conceived, and offers ways of understanding their presence and ecosystem effects in order to make more ecologically responsible choices in land restoration and biodiversity conservation that address the root of the invasion phenomenon. The choices we make on a daily basis—the ways we procure food, shelter, water, medicine, and transportation—are the major drivers of contemporary changes in ecosystem structure and function; therefore, deep and long-lasting ecological restoration outcomes will come not just from eliminating invasive species, but through conscientious redesign of these production systems.
Invasive Plants
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Author : Wallace Kaufman
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2013-04-01
Invasive Plants written by Wallace Kaufman and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-01 with Nature categories.
Identify and understand the plants that are changing the North American landscape forever.
Invasive Plants
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Author : Brooklyn Botanic Garden
language : en
Publisher: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Release Date : 1996
Invasive Plants written by Brooklyn Botanic Garden and has been published by Brooklyn Botanic Garden this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Gardening categories.
Identifies the worst invasive weeds and explains what to do about them to help preserve native plants and animals.
Invasive Plants
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Author : Sylvan Ramsey Kaufman
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2007
Invasive Plants written by Sylvan Ramsey Kaufman and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Nature categories.
Full-color illustrated photographs of over 175 species of invasive plants in North America that describes their environmental and economic impact.
Nonnative Invasive Plants Of Southern Forests
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Author : James H. Miller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Nonnative Invasive Plants Of Southern Forests written by James H. Miller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Alien plants categories.
Invasions of nonnative plants into forests of the Southern United States continue to go unchecked and unmonitored. Invasive nonnative plants infest under and beside forest canopies and dominate small forest openings, increasingly eroding forest productivity, hindering forest use and management activities, and degrading diversity and wildlife habitat. Often called nonnative, exotic, nonindigenous, alien, or noxious weeds, they occur as trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, ferns, and forbs. This book provides information on accurate identification and effective control of the 33 nonnative plants and groups that are currently invading the forests of the 13 Southern States, showing both growing and dormant season traits. It lists other nonnative plants of growing concern, control strategies, and selective herbicide application procedures. Recommendations for preventing and managing invasions on a specific site include maintaining forest vigor with minimal disturbance, constant surveillance and treatment of new unwanted arrivals, and finally rehabilitation following eradication.
How To Eradicate Invasive Plants
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Author : Teri Dunn Chace
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press
Release Date : 2013-04-09
How To Eradicate Invasive Plants written by Teri Dunn Chace and has been published by Timber Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-09 with Gardening categories.
Identifies two hundred of the most common invasive plants, including bog plants, herbaceous perennials, and shrubs, and offers guidance on selecting the safest and most responsible eradication options.
Beyond The War On Invasive Species
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Author : Tao Orion
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2015
Beyond The War On Invasive Species written by Tao Orion and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Endemic animals categories.
"What if we looked beyond the notion of invasive species as enemies, and instead harnessed them for beneficiall uses? Beyond the War on Invasive Species offers a bold alternative to chemical and intensive eradication efforts--a holistic, permaculture-inspired approach to managing entire ecosystems. Author Tao Orion makes a compelling case that we need to manage invasive species for beneficial uses, such as food, medicine, compost, nectar for bees, bioremediation, and more. Invasive species are too often perceived as threats, resulting in an ongoing war that unleashes a steady arsenal of bulldozers, chainsaws, and herbicides with the goal of complete destruction. Meanwhile, the colliding effects of climate change, habitat destruction, and changes in land use and management practices go overlooked as possible causes of this proliferation. Orion urges readers to look beyond the idealized notion of restoration, and to embrace nurturing practices that can create conditions in which all life can thrive." -- From back cover.
Essays In The Economics Of Invasive Species Management
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Author : Amitrajeet A. Batabyal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-09
Essays In The Economics Of Invasive Species Management written by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with Business & Economics categories.
There is no doubt that the phenomenon we now call globalization has brought many benefits to the citizens of our heterogeneous world. Inter alia, this phenomenon has resulted in the increased mobility of humans, goods, and services from one part of the world to another. International trade in both final goods and services and in various factors of production has risen, and this rise has generally seen the welfare improving for all the involved parties. This rise in international trade in particular and of mobility more generally has also led to the spread of all manner of animals, plants, and other organisms from places where they are native to new locales, where they are not. As noted by Vitousek et al. (1997), Mooney (1999), and others, it is salient to comprehend that although this movement and spread of animal and plant species from one part of the world to another predates the modern era of globalization, the phenomenon of globalization has accelerated this mobility. Animal and plant species that have moved from a part of the world where they are native to another part of the world where they are not are said to be invasive species. Such species are also referred to as "alien," as "exotic," and as "non-native" species. For the purpose of consistency, we shall use the term "invasive," in this chapter. Olson (2006) points out that this movement of animal and plant species can occur naturally, as a result of specific ecological processes or as a result of deliberate human activity. In addition, even if we restrict attention to invasive species introductions that are the result of conscious human activity, such introductions can be either intentional or unintentional in nature. Humans have been intentionally introducing animal and plant species into parts of the world where they are not native, for many decades. These intentional introductions broadly fall into two categories. The first category consists of introductions that are largely ornamental in nature. Exotic pets such as fish, parrots, and all manner of orchids readily come to mind. The second category is made up of introductions that form the basis of what is now known as biological control. The basic objective here is to use a specific animal or plant species that is a predator of another prey species whose population is sought to be controlled. McConnachie et al. (2003) review ten benefit-cost studies of biological control programs and note that such programs can be very successful. However, the work of Nogales et al. (2004) shows that biological control programs can also go awry and give rise to unintended consequences. Most countries today have protocols for dealing with the intentional introductions of invasive species, although it should not go unsaid that the quality and the effectiveness of these protocols vary considerably.
Invasive Plants Of Alaska
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Release Date : 2005
Invasive Plants Of Alaska written by and has been published by Government Printing Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Gardening categories.
NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT -- Significantly reduced price -- Overstock List Price Describes invasive, non-native plants moving into Alaska.