Impact of Biological Invasions on Ecosystem Services

Philip E. Hulme

ISBN 10: 3319832158 / ISBN 13: 9783319832159

Published by Springer International Publishing Jun 2018, 2018

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The book presents an analysis of the ecological, economic and social threats posed by the introduction and spread of non-native species. It provides a comprehensive description of impacts of non-native species from all five kingdoms of life across all ecosystems of the world. New insights into the impacts arising from biological invasions are generated through taking an ecosystem services perspective. This work highlights that management of biological invasions is needed not only to sustain biodiversity and the environment, but also to safeguard productive sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fisheries, as well as to preserve human health and well-being. 380 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Impact of Biological Invasions on Ecosystem Services
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing Jun 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319832158
• ISBN 13: 9783319832159
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 20D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 644 grams

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The book presents an analysis of the ecological, economic and social threats posed by the introduction and spread of non-native species. It provides a comprehensive description of impacts of non-native species from all five kingdoms of life across all ecosystems of the world. New insights into the impacts arising from biological invasions are generated through taking an ecosystem services perspective. This work highlights that management of biological invasions is needed not only to sustain biodiversity and the environment, but also to safeguard productive sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fisheries, as well as to preserve human health and well-being.