Strangers in Paradise
by Roy Lewis (Contribution by)Daniel Simberloff (Editor)Donald C. Schmitz (Editor)Tom C. Brown (Editor)Edward O. Wilson (Foreword by)F. Allen Dray (Contribution by)Amy Ferriter (Contribution by)Dan Thayer (Contribution by)Walter Courtenay (Contribution by)Earl McCoy (Contribution by)James Layne (Contribution by)Brian Nelson (Contribution by)Tony Richards (Contribution by)Gary Warren (Contribution by)Craig Guyer (Contribution by)Robert Doren (Contribution by)Brian Butterfield (Contribution by)Ronald Hofstetter (Contribution by)Carol Horvitz (Contribution by)Walter Meshaka (Contribution by)David Sutton (Contribution by)David Jones (Contribution by)George O'Meara (Contribution by)J. H. Frank (Contribution by)H. Glenn Hall (Contribution by)Kevin Thomas (Contribution by)Doria Gordon (Contribution by)William Haller (Contribution by)Mark Glisson (Contribution by)Thomas Quinn (Contribution by)James Cox (Contribution by)H. Hugh Boyter (Contribution by)Jeffrey Schardt (Contribution by)Walter Tschinkel (Contribution by)Mary Ruckelshaus (Contribution by)Frances James (Contribution by)David Girardin (Contribution by)Randy Westbrooks (Contribution by)Deborah Jenson (Contribution by)Ted Center (Contribution by)James Carlton (Contribution by)
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Invasive nonindigenous species -- plants and animals that have been introduced to an ecosystem from someplace else -- are wreaking havoc around the globe. Because they did not co-evolve with species already in the ecosystem, they can profoundly disturb species interactions and ecosystem function.The state of Florida has one of the most severe exotic species problems in the country; as much as a quarter of many taxa in Florida are nonnative, and millions of acres of land and water are dominated by nonindigenous species. Strangers in Paradiseprovides an in-depth examination of the Florida experience and of the ongoing efforts to eradicate or manage introduced species. Chapters consider: natural disturbance and the spread of nonindigenous species case studies of insects, freshwater invertebrates, fishes, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marine invertebrates and algae, and mammals methods of managing nonindigenous species including ecological restoration, eradication, "maintenance control," and biological control management on public lands the regulatory framework including the role of the federal government as well as state authorities and responsibilities Strangers in Paradiseis the first comprehensive volume to address a large, diverse region and the full range of nonindigenous species, the problems they cause, and the methods and impediments to dealing with them. Throughout, contributors emphasize solutions and relate the situation in Florida to problems faced by other states, making the book an important guide for anyone involved with control and management of invasive species.
| ISBN-13 | 9781559634304 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1559634308 |
| Weight | 1.40 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.50 In |
| List Price | $37.50 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 479 pages |
| Publisher | Island Press |
| Published On | 1997-04-01 |
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