Science, Environment, Biodiversity, Invasive Species

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- This NBII section brings together many resources about invasive species available on the Internet.
- Short primer on invasive species, particularly in aquatic systems, with links to other information. From U.S. EPA.
- The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves.
- Progress reports and meeting notes from BIISC regarding work in eliminating invasive species from Hawaii, USA.
- A look at the particular susceptibility of Pacific Island ecosystems to invasive species.
- A look at the invasive species that have become established in the British isles over the past three hundred years.
- Congressional Research Service Issue Brief made available by The Committee For The National Institute For The Environment which deals with whose responsibility it is to ensure the economic and ecological integrity of the nation in response to multi-billio
- A voluntary partnership of private, government, and non-profit organizations organized to prevent new pest species from becoming established in Maui County and to stop established pests from spreading wherever possible.
- This includes study of the ecology of introduced species, developing management strategies.
- Article suggests that some invasive species do not displace natives.
- A comprehensive, online information system that facilitates access to and exchange of invasive species data and resources by researchers, scientists, and concerned citizens. USA only.
- APHIS Raleigh Plant Protection Center. Site has information on noxious weeds, non-indigenous arthropods that have been introduced into North America, and other invasive species regulated by the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS
- A national information center that contains a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions across the country on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species f
- An international team of biologists, natural resource managers, economists, and policy makers is organizing to prepare a global strategy for addressing the invasive species problems.
- Promotes ecologically based management of invasive plants, with a goal of restoring desired plant communities.
- Describes the impact of invasive plants and aquatic species in the U.S., and Department of the Interior efforts to combat their introduction and spread.
- Chapter 9 of "Biodiversity and Conservation" by Peter J. Bryant. Textbook discussion of exotic species and their ecological impacts, with hyperlinks to other information on the Internet.
- Citations from the AGRICOLA database on various invasive and how the problem was handled.
- Administers a program designed to ensure statewide management of aquatic and upland plants and to protect valuable natural ecosystems.
- Ecological Society of America fact sheet about invasive species and their environmental and economic impacts. [PDF format]
- Information, reports, and data sets on invasive species in the USA.
- Entry point for information on alien species in Hawaii compiled by the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) Project.
- Provides access to a searchable database of literature, links to other important invasive species sites, and monthly exotic species profiles.
- Invasive information from the "Eco-Pros".
- Office of Technology Assessment report
- Information about alien species in Hawaiian ecosystems.
- Images and information about insects, weeds, diseases, biological control agents, and other invasive or exotic organisms.
- Cornell University research article.
- Describes invasive microorganisms, invertebrates, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and plants, including their biology, ecology, geography, and eradication and control. Information from experts on biological invasion.
- Document adapted from USA Department of Transportation sources on control of invasive plant species in highway projects.
- The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
- Information on various projects regarding different invasive species.
- Information on the various pests in the region.
- The ISSG aims to reduce threats to natural ecosystems and the native species they contain - by increasing awareness of invasions, and of ways to prevent, control, or eradicate them.
- INHS research projects in inavasive species and biological control.
- Selected research on invasive plants and species by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) from the TEKTRAN database.

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