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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.
http://www.invasivespecies.gov/
Office of Technology Assessment report
http://www.wws.princeton.edu/~ota/disk1/1993/9325_n.html
A look at the particular susceptibility of Pacific Island ecosystems to invasive species.
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS GLOBAL LEAFLET: Certification Reader to view this newsletter A Bird's-Eye View of Conservation International Perspective: A Global Role for the USDA Forest Service The Incident Command System: Smoothing the Way for Emergency Relief Ecosystem...Progress reports and meeting notes from BIISC regarding work in eliminating invasive species from Hawaii, USA.
http://www.hear.org/bimac/
This includes study of the ecology of introduced species, developing management strategies.
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Patuxent's Invasive Species--Effects of Ecological Processes and Human Impacts on Biological Resources This includes study of the ecology of introduced species, developing management strategies. Active projects include: Prediction and assessment of changes in biotic communities and aquatic food webs associated with altered environmental conditions in wetlands of...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.
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IUCN/SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) Plantes envahissantes dans les régions méditerranéennes du monde Mèze, France, May 2005 (2MB) The Proceedings of the Regional Workshop on Invasive Alien Species and Terrestrial Ecosystem Rehabilitation for Western Indian Ocean Island States Invasive Species...This NBII section brings together many resources about invasive species available on the Internet.
http://www.nbii.gov/invasive/
Provides access to a searchable database of literature, links to other important invasive species sites, and monthly exotic species profiles.
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Institute for Biological Invasions ...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.
http://invasives.fws.gov/
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).
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APHIS Raleigh Plant Protection Center Invasive species may pose a significant threat to agricultural areas and/or to non-cultivated ecological systems. Being aware of these potential problem species will enable the scientific and regulatory communities to conduct proactive steps to prevent...Short primer on invasive species, particularly in aquatic systems, with links to other information. From U.S. EPA.
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Watershed Academy Web Healthy native ecosystems are dynamic and ever-changing, but their changes occur within a range of natural variability (see the Watershed Agents of Change module When is the ‘balance of nature tipped too far? Some kinds...Promotes ecologically based management of invasive plants, with a goal of restoring desired plant communities.
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Center for Invasive Plant Management Working toward desired plant communities Calendar CWMAs Education Grants Management Prevention Restoration Who We Are Search A A A A Change text size News Farm Bill Forum in Bozeman USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner will...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.
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Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) Award award recognizes individuals and businesses that help protect Maui County from invasive plants. Applications are due by October 21st and are available online. About MISC The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is a partnership...Information on the various pests in the region.
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Rideau Canal Waterway The Pest Page The idyllic and peaceful life of the rural resident or cottage dweller can occasionally be disrupted by an unwanted invader. Sometimes this has an immediate effect, such as the sound of a mouse in the...Information on various projects regarding different invasive species.
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USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Science Information System Project Abstract Listing-Invasive Species Projects Please change your bookmarks to new page; will be rerouted in 3 seconds: http www.pwrc.usgs.gov/research/sis2002/sislistinvsp.htm Invasive Species Projects Active projects include: Endocrine baseline values in songbirds and a cowbird-host comparison Prediction and assessment of changes...Cornell University research article.
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States cause major environmental damages and losses adding up to more than $138 billion per year. There are approximately 50,000 foreign species and the number is increasing. About 42% of the species on the Threatened...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.
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EXOTIC INTRODUCTIONS Click on thumbnails to see larger images) EXOTIC SPECIES A major contributor to depletion and extinction, second only to habitat loss, is the unnatural introduction of species into new environments. Species have sometimes invaded new...The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves.
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TNC Invasive Species Initiative page Invasives planning strategies Invasives control methods Photo archive Red alerts! Global resources Invasives news Links internet resources Site sponsors Privacy Links Categories TNC/Natural Heritage/NatureServe resources National/Multi-state/Global Specific to single species Regional organizations/sites Nurseries/horticulturists partners Ranking/Prioritizing...Entry point for information on alien species in Hawaii compiled by the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) Project.
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Alien Species In Hawaii Information Index Information is presented here about species notnative to Hawaii. Within each section, information is organized by scientific name. Plants flowering plants, conifers, ferns, etc. Vertebrates amphibians (salamanders, frogs reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles birds, mammals, etc....Document adapted from USA Department of Transportation sources on control of invasive plant species in highway projects.
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Beware of Invasive Species The following is adapted from several Department of Transportation sources, primarily Roadside Use of Native Plants, a handbook published by the Federal Highway Administration. Roadside Use of Native Plants provides state-by-state references on the use...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-billion dollar threats posed by harmful nonnative species.
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Sorry this file has moved to URL: http cnie.org/NLE/CRSreports/Biodiversity/biodv-26.cfm...Information, reports, and data sets on invasive species in the USA.
http://www.greatplains.org/resource/invasive.htm
INHS research projects in inavasive species and biological control.
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Illinois have been and continue to be permanently altered by both accidental and intentional introductions of exotic, invasive species. These basically are species that are not native within the boundaries of the U.S. but have...Selected research on invasive plants and species by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) from the TEKTRAN database.
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TEKTRAN Invasive Plants Research Selected research on invasive plants and species by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) from the TEKTRAN database. Africanized Honey Bees Downy Brome Fire Ants Fowlpox Gypsy Moths Hydrilla Leafy Spurge Melaleuca Purple Loosestrife Saltcedar Water...Invasive information from the "Eco-Pros".
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Invasive Non-Native Species Loss of habitat constitutes the greatest threat to the existence of native creatures and biodiversity. The second worst threat is the biological invasion of alien plants and animals. Species of plants and animals that are...Article suggests that some invasive species do not displace natives.
http://www.usgs.gov/public/press...ress_releases/pr820m.html#index3
Images and information about insects, weeds, diseases, biological control agents, and other invasive or exotic organisms.
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Invasive and Exotic Insects, Diseases, and Weeds: Information and Images Please sign up for free membership! Invasive.orgThe Source for Information and Images of Invasive Exotic SpeciesA joint project of The University of Georgia's Bugwood Network, USDA Forest Service and USDA APHIS PPQ. Information and Images...Ecological Society of America fact sheet about invasive species and their environmental and economic impacts. [PDF format]
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Home Page Introduced species in the UK Introduced species in the British Isles WEB DESIGN BY SPEEDYSITE This website is intended to bring together information on the various flora and fauna of the British isles that have been introduced, whether by accident...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.
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APWG Press and Announcements on Invasives The following publications are available for teaching and public outreach efforts: APWG Fact Sheets Poster Large poster in PDF format (18.7 MB) 2005 Calendar Printable PDF Weeds Gone Wild Online Calendar Fact Sheets Plant Invaders...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.
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ISSG's Global Invasive Species Database Database was developed by the IUCN/SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) as part of the global initiative on invasive species led by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP It provides global information on invasive alien...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.
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