Invasive Alien Species
Overview of the Problem
The Population Biology of IAS
- Introduction of alien species
- Establishment of alien species
- Spread of invasive alien species
- Box 11.1 Conservation in Practice: Predicting an Invasive Alien Species Wave Front
Impacts of Invasive Alien Species
- Impacts on biodiversity
- Impacts on ecosystems
- Economic impacts
- Positive values of IAS
- Box 11.2 Challenges & Opportunities: Should Species Be Judged by Their Origin, or by What They Do?
Management and Control
- Box 11.3 Success Story: To Catch a Goat
- Risk assessment
- Risk management