Invasive species and biodiversity managment

Content:
Contributors.
Preface; P.J. Schei.
1. Introduction: the many aspects of the invasive alien species problem; O.T. Sandlund, P.J. Schei, A. Viken.

Part 1: Human dimensions.
2. The great reshuffling: how alien species help feed the global economy; J.A. McNeely.
3. Species invasions and the displacement of biological and cultural diversity; V. Shiva.
4. Nile perch in Lake Victoria: the balance between benefits and negative impacts of aliens; R. Ogutu-Ohwayo.
5. An alliance of biodiversity, agriculture, health and business interests for improved alien species management in Hawaii; A. Holt.

Part 2: Ecology of introductions.
6. Invasive plant species and invasible ecosystems; M. Rejmánek.
7. Lag times in population explosions of invasive species: causes and implications; J.A. Crooks, M.E. Soulé.
8. Modelling of the impact of biological invasions; R. Hengeveld.
9. Biological invasions and global change; H.A. Mooney, A. Hofgaard.
10.Introductions at the level of genes and populations; K. Hindar.
11. Alien species and emerging infectious diseases: past lessons and future implications; R.T. Bryan.
12. Effects of invading species on freshwater and estuarine ecosystems; P.B. Moyle.

Part 3: International pathways.
13. The scale and ecological consequences of biological invasions in the World's oceans; J.T. Carlton.
14. The Red Sea-Mediterranean link: unwanted effects of canals; C.F. Boudouresque.
15. Trade and exotic species introductions; P. Jenkins.
16. Commercial forestry and agroforestryas sources of invasive alien trees and shrubs; D.M. Richardson.
17. Consequences of spreading of pathogens and genes through an increasing trade in foods; E. Skjerve, Y. Wasteson.

Part 4: Management tools.
18. Legal authorities for controlling alien species: a survey of tools and their effectiveness; M.J. Bean.
19. Strategies for preventing the world movement of invasive plants. A United States perspective; R. Westbrooks, R.E. Eplee.
20. Managing insect invasions by watching other countries; M.J. Samways.
21. Biological pest control and invasives; G. Oduor.

Part 5: Country case studies.
22. Invasive species in Mauritius: examining the past and charting the future; W. Strahm.
23. Biodiversity conservation and the management of invasive animals in New Zealand; M.N. Clout.
24. South Africa's experience regarding alien species: impacts and controls; B.J. Huntley.
25. Managing alien species: the Australian experience; R.P. Pech.

Part 6: Where do we go from here?
26. International instruments, processes, organizations and non-indigenous species introductions: is a protocol to the convention on biological diversity necessary? L. Glowka, C. de Klemm.
27. A Global Strategy for dealing with alien invasive species; H.A. Mooney.
Index.