This book is the first comprehensive global review of all aspects of
alien plant invasions in protected areas. It provides insights into
advances in invasion ecology emanating from work in protected areas, and
the link to locally relevant management support for protected areas. The
book provides in-depth case studies, illuminating interesting and
insightful knowledge that can be shared across the global protected area
network. The book includes the collective understanding of 80 ecologists
and managers to extract as much information as possible that will
support the long-term management of protected areas, and the
biodiversity and associated ecosystem services they maintain.
"This outstanding volume draws together pretty much all that can be
said on this topic, ranging from the science, through policy, to
practical action". Dr. Simon N. Stuart, IUCN Species Survival
Commission, UK.
"This important and timely volume addresses two of the most serious
problems affecting biodiversity conservation today: assessing the extent
to which protected areas are impacted by biological invasions and the
complex problems of managing these impacts. Written by leading
specialists, it provides a comprehensive overview of the issues and
gives detailed examples drawn from protected areas across the world".
Professor Vernon H. Heywood, School of Biological Sciences,
University of Reading, UK