02901oam 2200685I 450 991096603600332120251116155520.01-134-06202-80-203-52575-21-283-88730-41-134-06195-110.4324/9780203525753 (CKB)2550000000710499(EBL)1099101(OCoLC)823389186(SSID)ssj0000783550(PQKBManifestationID)11503781(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000783550(PQKBWorkID)10752890(PQKB)10895319(OCoLC)822565535(MiAaPQ)EBC1099101(Au-PeEL)EBL1099101(CaPaEBR)ebr10639205(CaONFJC)MIL419980(OCoLC)822017699(FINmELB)ELB131949(PPN)229882625(EXLCZ)99255000000071049920180706d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrInvasive and introduced plants and animals human perceptions, attitudes, and approaches to management /edited by Ian D. Rotherham and Robert A. Lambert1st ed.London ;Washington, D.C. :Earthscan,2011.1 online resource (735 p.)"Earthscan publishes in association with the International Institute for Environment and Development."0-415-83069-9 1-84971-071-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. I. Setting the scene -- pt. II. Attitudes and perceptions -- pt. III. Case studies and case histories -- pt. IV. The way ahead : conclusions and challenges.There have been many well-publicized cases of invasive species of plants and animals, often introduced unintentionally but sometimes on purpose, causing widespread ecological havoc. Examples of such alien invasions include pernicious weeds such as Japanese knotweed, an introduced garden ornamental which can grow through concrete, the water hyacinth which has choked tropical waterways, and many introduced animals which have out-competed and displaced local fauna. This book addresses the broader context of invasive and exotic species, in terms of the perceived threats and environmentaIntroduced organismsIntroduced organismsCase studiesIntroduced organisms.Introduced organisms333.95/23Lambert Robert A1879118Rotherham Ian D852124International Institute for Environment and Development.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910966036003321Invasive and introduced plants and animals4492190UNINA