Suppressing Over-Abundant Invasive Plants and Insects in Natural Areas by Use of Their Specialized Natural Enemies

Suppressing Over-Abundant Invasive Plants and Insects in Natural Areas by Use of Their Specialized Natural Enemies
ISBN-10
0160939216
ISBN-13
9780160939211
Category
Nature
Pages
100
Language
English
Published
2017
Publisher
Forest Service
Authors
Roy van Driesche, Forest Service, Richard C. Reardon

Description

Biological control has long been used against invasive plants and, less often, invasive insects, in forests, aquatic systems, grasslands, coastal areas, riparian areas, islands, and other biomes or habitats of conservation concern. Historically, motivation for such efforts has shifted gradually away from economic interests toward ecological protection for its own sake. Future projects of this type will require better integration of biological control into conservation practice, a better understanding by societies of the reasons for such work and its possible risks and benefits, as well as continued, consistent public funding. Examples of successful projects in high-value conservation areas (Everglades, Gal�pagos, oceanic islands, wetlands, forests) are discussed, and future challenges and caveats mentioned. Environmentalists, nature conservationists, scientists, forestry personnel, USDA employees, and others interested in biological control would be interested in this publication. Additionally, students pursuing coursework, and research for Natural Resource Management degree programs may be interested in this work. Related products: Plants resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/plants Major Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in the United States: 2013 is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/major-forest-insect-and-disease-conditions-united-states-2013 Forest Health Monitoring: National Status, Trends, and Analysis 2015 can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/forest-health-monitoring-national-status-trends-and-analysis-2015 Other products produced by the United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service are available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/us-forest-service

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