Invasive species are organisms (usually transported by humans) which successfully establish themselves in, and then overcome, otherwise intact, pre-existing native ecosystems. Expanding global trade and communication have contributed to the mixing of faunas and floras across biogeographical boundaries. This process, together with habitat destruction, has been a major cause of extinction throughout the world in the past few hundred years.
The scientific investigation of invasive species includes chronicling their spread and impact, but also study of why and how some species are successful invaders.
Biologists are trying to characterize the ability to invade, in the hope that incipient invasions can be predicted and stopped.
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The scientific investigation of invasive species includes chronicling their spread and impact, but also study of why and how some species are successful invaders.
Biologists are trying to characterize the ability to invade, in the hope that incipient invasions can be predicted and stopped.
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Entry point for information on alien species in Hawaii compiled by the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) Project.
Document adapted from USA Department of Transportation sources on control of invasive plant species in highway projects.
Provides information on this formal partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, individuals and groups that manage invasive species.
Information about alien species in Hawaiian ecosystems.
A look at the invasive species that have become established in the British Isles over the past three hundred years.
Images and information about insects, weeds, diseases, biological control agents, and other invasive or exotic organisms.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
A voluntary partnership of private, government, and non-profit organizations organized to prevent new pest species from becoming established in Maui County and to stop established pests from spreading wherever possible.
A comprehensive, online information system that facilitates access to and exchange of invasive species data and resources by researchers, scientists, and concerned citizens. USA only.
Entry point for information on alien species in Hawaii compiled by the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) Project.
A comprehensive, online information system that facilitates access to and exchange of invasive species data and resources by researchers, scientists, and concerned citizens. USA only.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Document adapted from USA Department of Transportation sources on control of invasive plant species in highway projects.
A look at the invasive species that have become established in the British Isles over the past three hundred years.
Provides information on this formal partnership of federal, state, and local government agencies, individuals and groups that manage invasive species.
Images and information about insects, weeds, diseases, biological control agents, and other invasive or exotic organisms.
Information about alien species in Hawaiian ecosystems.
A voluntary partnership of private, government, and non-profit organizations organized to prevent new pest species from becoming established in Maui County and to stop established pests from spreading wherever possible.
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