An Integrated Approach to the Ecology and Management of Plant Invasions
Hobbs RJ and Humphries SE. 1995. An Integrated Approach to the Ecology and Management of Plant Invasions. Conservation Biology. 9(4):761-770
Plant invasions are a serious threat to natural and managed ecosystems worldwide. The number of species involved and the extent of existing invasions renders the problem virtually intractable, and it is likely to worsen as more species are introduced to new habitats and more existing invaders move into a phase of rapid spread. We contend that current research and management approaches are inadequate to tackle the problem. The current focus is mostly on the characteristics and control of individual invading species Much can be gained, however, by considering other important components of the invasion problem. Patterns of weed spread indicate that many species have a long lag phase following introduction before they spread explosively. Early detection and treatment of invasions before explosive spread occurs will prevent many future problems.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Hobbs, Richard; Humphries, Stella
- Units
- ORPI
- Keywords
- Alien, Ecology, Exotic, Invasive, Non-Native, Plants, Vegetation, Vegetation Management