Plant Invasions: Ecological Threats and Management Solutions

0129766 - BU-J 20035031 RIV SIGLE NL eng G - Konferenční sborník (zahraniční konf.)
Child, L. F. - Brock, J. H. - Brundu, G. - Prach, Karel - Pyšek, Petr - Wade, P. M. - Williamson, M.
Plant Invasions: Ecological Threats and Management Solutions.
Leiden: Backhuys Publishers, 2003. 457 s. ISBN 90-5782-135-4.
[International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions (EMAPI) /6./. Loughborough (GB), 12.09.2001-15.09.2001]
Grant CEP: GA AV ČR KSK6005114; GA ČR GA206/99/1239
Výzkumný záměr: CEZ:AV0Z6005908
Klíčová slova: alien plant invasions * ecology * management
Kód oboru RIV: EF - Botanika

This volume continues the tradition of publishing key presentations from a series of International Conferences on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions (EMAPi) held biennially since 1992 (see de Waal et al. 1994, Pyšek et al. 1995, Brock et al. 1997, Starfinger et al., 1998, Brundu et al. 2001). The first conference, held in Loughborough, UK brought together the latest research and thinking on alien plant management within Europe. Since then, the conference has widened its scope having been hosted in Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy, Czech Republic; Tempe, Arizona USA; Berlin, Germany; La Maddalena, Sardinia Italy; and most recently, in Loughborough in September 2001. The number of participating countries and organisations has increased steadily over the years with 22 countries and 5 continents represented at the most recent Loughborough conference. This is an indication of the globalworld wide importance of plant invasions and the need to network globally to exchange research outcomes, ideas and best practice in the management of invasive plants. The effects of plant invasions are widespread and pose an significant threat to global biodiversity. In February 2001, IUCN (The World Conservation Union) published on-line the "Guidelines for the Prevention of Biodiversity Loss caused by Alien Invasive Species" (IUCN 2001). These guidelines were prepared by ISSG (Invasive Species Specialist Group) in collaboration with other experts on alien invasive species and the IUCN Commission on Environmental Law. They were formerly adopted by the IUCN at its 51st Council Meeting in February 2001. The European Community has recognised the proliferation of invasive alien species as an emerging issue and has funded some research. At European level the Community has recognised the The recent EU (European Union) biodiversity strategy (European Commission 1998, European Environment Agency 2003) calls for the application of the precautionary principle to avoid detrimental effects of invasive alien species. It is against this background that academics, land managers, contractors and researchers need to exchange information, share knowledge and create best practice guidelines for detecting, preventing further spread, mapping, monitoring, managing and eradicating invasive species. This volume explores ecological threats posed by alien plants through relevant case studies of species biology and ecology, mechanisms of invasion, ecological impacts, the relationship between invasive species and their congeners and offers management solutions through a variety of control and management techniques. The terminology associated with plant invasions is diverse and sometimes confusing. We have tried to standardise the terms used in this book by following the suggestions given by Richardson et al. (2000). application of the precautionary principle to avoid detrimental effects of invasive alien species. It is against this background that academics, land managers, contractors and researchers need to exchange information, share knowledge and create best practice guidelines for detecting, preventing further spread, mapping, monitoring, managing and eradicating invasive species. This volume explores ecological threats posed by alien plants through relevant case studies of species biology and ecology, mechanisms of invasion, ecological impacts, the relationship between invasive species and their congeners and offers management solutions through a variety of control and management techniques. The terminology associated with plant invasions is diverse and sometimes confusing. We have tried to standardise the terms used in this book by following the suggestions given by Richardson et al. (2000).
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