Ebook: Handbook of Alien Species in Europe
- Tags: Ecology, Conservation Biology/Ecology, Environmental Management, Freshwater & Marine Ecology, Fish & Wildlife Biology & Management
- Series: Invading Nature - Springer Series in Invasion Ecology 3
- Year: 2009
- Publisher: Springer Netherlands
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Biological invasions by alien (non-native) species are widely recognized as a significant component of human-caused global environmental change and the second most important cause of biodiversity decline. Alien species threaten many European ecosystems and have serious environmental, economic and health impacts. The DAISIE (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe) project has now brought together all available information on alien species in Europe (terrestrial, aquatic and marine) and from all taxa (fungi, plants, animals). Thus for the first time, an overview and assessment of biological invasions in the Pan-European region is finally possible.
The Handbook of Alien Species in Europe summarises the major findings of this groundbreaking research and addresses the invasion trends, pathways, and both economic as well as ecological impact for eight major taxonomic groups. Approximately 11.000 alien species recorded in Europe are listed, and fact sheets for 100 of the most invasive alien species are included, each with a distribution map and colour illustration.
The book is complemented by a regularly updated internet database providing free additional information. With its highly interdisciplinary approach, DAISIE and its Handbook will be the basis for future scientific investigations as well as management and control of alien invasive species in Europe.
Biological invasions by alien (non-native) species are widely recognized as a significant component of human-caused global environmental change and the second most important cause of biodiversity decline. Alien species threaten many European ecosystems and have serious environmental, economic and health impacts. The DAISIE (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe) project has now brought together all available information on alien species in Europe (terrestrial, aquatic and marine) and from all taxa (fungi, plants, animals). Thus for the first time, an overview and assessment of biological invasions in the Pan-European region is finally possible.
The Handbook of Alien Species in Europe summarises the major findings of this groundbreaking research and addresses the invasion trends, pathways, and both economic as well as ecological impact for eight major taxonomic groups. Approximately 11.000 alien species recorded in Europe are listed, and fact sheets for 100 of the most invasive alien species are included, each with a distribution map and colour illustration.
The book is complemented by a regularly updated internet database providing free additional information. With its highly interdisciplinary approach, DAISIE and its Handbook will be the basis for future scientific investigations as well as management and control of alien invasive species in Europe.
Biological invasions by alien (non-native) species are widely recognized as a significant component of human-caused global environmental change and the second most important cause of biodiversity decline. Alien species threaten many European ecosystems and have serious environmental, economic and health impacts. The DAISIE (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe) project has now brought together all available information on alien species in Europe (terrestrial, aquatic and marine) and from all taxa (fungi, plants, animals). Thus for the first time, an overview and assessment of biological invasions in the Pan-European region is finally possible.
The Handbook of Alien Species in Europe summarises the major findings of this groundbreaking research and addresses the invasion trends, pathways, and both economic as well as ecological impact for eight major taxonomic groups. Approximately 11.000 alien species recorded in Europe are listed, and fact sheets for 100 of the most invasive alien species are included, each with a distribution map and colour illustration.
The book is complemented by a regularly updated internet database providing free additional information. With its highly interdisciplinary approach, DAISIE and its Handbook will be the basis for future scientific investigations as well as management and control of alien invasive species in Europe.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxviii
A pan-European Inventory of Alien Species: Rationale, Implementation and Implications for Managing Biological Invasions....Pages 1-14
Alien Fungi of Europe....Pages 15-28
Alien Bryophytes and Lichens of Europe....Pages 29-41
Alien Vascular Plants of Europe....Pages 43-61
Alien Terrestrial Invertebrates of Europe....Pages 63-79
Alien Invertebrates and Fish in European Inland Waters....Pages 81-92
Alien Marine Biota of Europe....Pages 93-104
Alien Birds, Amphibians and Reptiles of Europe....Pages 105-118
Alien Mammals of Europe....Pages 119-128
Introduction to the List of Alien Taxa....Pages 129-132
List of Species Alien in Europe and to Europe....Pages 133-263
One Hundred of the Most Invasive Alien Species in Europe....Pages 265-268
Species Accounts of 100 of the Most Invasive Alien Species in Europe....Pages 269-374
Glossary of the Main Technical Terms Used in the Handbook....Pages 375-379
Back Matter....Pages 381-399
Biological invasions by alien (non-native) species are widely recognized as a significant component of human-caused global environmental change and the second most important cause of biodiversity decline. Alien species threaten many European ecosystems and have serious environmental, economic and health impacts. The DAISIE (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe) project has now brought together all available information on alien species in Europe (terrestrial, aquatic and marine) and from all taxa (fungi, plants, animals). Thus for the first time, an overview and assessment of biological invasions in the Pan-European region is finally possible.
The Handbook of Alien Species in Europe summarises the major findings of this groundbreaking research and addresses the invasion trends, pathways, and both economic as well as ecological impact for eight major taxonomic groups. Approximately 11.000 alien species recorded in Europe are listed, and fact sheets for 100 of the most invasive alien species are included, each with a distribution map and colour illustration.
The book is complemented by a regularly updated internet database providing free additional information. With its highly interdisciplinary approach, DAISIE and its Handbook will be the basis for future scientific investigations as well as management and control of alien invasive species in Europe.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xxviii
A pan-European Inventory of Alien Species: Rationale, Implementation and Implications for Managing Biological Invasions....Pages 1-14
Alien Fungi of Europe....Pages 15-28
Alien Bryophytes and Lichens of Europe....Pages 29-41
Alien Vascular Plants of Europe....Pages 43-61
Alien Terrestrial Invertebrates of Europe....Pages 63-79
Alien Invertebrates and Fish in European Inland Waters....Pages 81-92
Alien Marine Biota of Europe....Pages 93-104
Alien Birds, Amphibians and Reptiles of Europe....Pages 105-118
Alien Mammals of Europe....Pages 119-128
Introduction to the List of Alien Taxa....Pages 129-132
List of Species Alien in Europe and to Europe....Pages 133-263
One Hundred of the Most Invasive Alien Species in Europe....Pages 265-268
Species Accounts of 100 of the Most Invasive Alien Species in Europe....Pages 269-374
Glossary of the Main Technical Terms Used in the Handbook....Pages 375-379
Back Matter....Pages 381-399
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