The Ecology and Management of Biological Invasions in Southern Africa Proceedings of the National Synthesis Symposium on the Ecology of Biological Invasions

by Macdonald, I.A.W.; Kruger, F.J.; Ferrar, A.A.

• ISBN13: 9780195704174
• ISBN10: 0195704177
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1987-10-29
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Based on a symposium held by the South African National Programme for Ecosystem Research, this book has been compiled in response to the increasing realization worldwide, but notably in South Africa, that introduced species pose a true ecological and economic threat to agricultural and conservation activities. The authors review current knowledge and management practice in response to the invasive spread of introduced species in South Africa, and focus on the study of species which have invaded non-agricultural regions, thereby disrupting natural ecosystem processes. The ecological processes involved are described, as are basic principles of management of invasive species in protected ecosystems and grazing lands. Using case studies to demonstrate timing location rate, extent of spread, mode and motivation of introduction, impact, and control strategies for a variety of South African species, this unique work offers helpful guidelines for management and ecological understanding that can be applied internationally.

Table of Contents

Historical Perspective: Successes, Failures, Sources, Vectors, Role of Man

Biomes-based Reviews: Species, Spread, Control, Impacts, Ecological Characterization and Synthesis for Terrestrial Biomes, Freshwater Islands

Species Characterization: Selected Review of Functions and Processes

Ecosystem Properties: Selected Reviews, Susceptibility and Impacts (Economic and Socio-economic)

Control: Principles for Management via Biocontrol

Integrated Control Strategies, Including Conflicts of Interest

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