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Exotic Introductions
Chapter 9 of "Biodiversity and Conservation" by Peter J. Bryant. Textbook discussion of exotic species and their ecological impacts, with hyperlinks to other information on the Internet.
http://darwin.bio.uci.edu/~sustain/bio65/l...
Invasive Species Links
The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves.
http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/links.html
Invasive Non-Native Species
Invasive information from the "Eco-Pros".
http://www.eco-pros.com/invasive_non-nativ...
Invasive Species Program - U.S. Fish and Wildlife
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.
http://invasives.fws.gov/
Watershed Academy Web - Invasive Non-Native Species
Short primer on invasive species, particularly in aquatic systems, with links to other information. From U.S. EPA.
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/watershed/wacademy...
IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group
The ISSG aims to reduce threats to natural ecosystems and the native species they contain - by increasing awareness of invasions, and of ways to prevent, control, or eradicate them.
http://www.issg.org/
Invasive Species Projects
Information on various projects regarding different invasive species.
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/invspec.htm
Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project homepage
Information about alien species in Hawaiian ecosystems.
http://www.hear.org/
Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP)
An international team of biologists, natural resource managers, economists, and policy makers is organizing to prepare a global strategy for addressing the invasive species problems.
http://www.gisp.org/
Beware of Invasive Species
Document adapted from USA Department of Transportation sources on control of invasive plant species in highway projects.
http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/marapr00/invas...
Global Invasive Species Database
Describes invasive microorganisms, invertebrates, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and plants, including their biology, ecology, geography, and eradication and control. Information from experts on biological invasion.
http://issg.appfa.auckland.ac.nz/database/...
Invasive Species Fact Sheet - Weeds Gone Wild
Describes the impact of invasive plants and aquatic species in the U.S., and Department of the Interior efforts to combat their introduction and spread.
http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/pubs/
Bureau of Invasive Plant Management of Florida
Administers a program designed to ensure statewide management of aquatic and upland plants and to protect valuable natural ecosystems. Includes histories of invasive plants and their management, alerts, identification tips, reports, and links.
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/invaspec/
USGS Research Upsets Conventional Wisdom on Invasive Species Invasions
Article suggests that some invasive species do not displace natives.
http://www.usgs.gov/public/press/public_af...
Illinois Natural History Program
INHS research projects in inavasive species and biological control.
http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/chf/pub/an_report...
The Center for Invasive Plant Management
Promotes ecologically based management of invasive plants, with a goal of restoring desired plant communities.
http://www.weedcenter.org/
International Programs News
A look at the particular susceptibility of Pacific Island ecosystems to invasive species.
http://www.fs.fed.us/global/news/
Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)
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.
http://www.hear.org/misc/
Environmental And Economic Costs Associated With Non-Indigenous Species in the U.S.
Cornell University research article.
http://www.news.cornell.edu/releases/Jan99...
Patuxent's Invasive Species
This includes study of the ecology of introduced species, developing management strategies.
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/research/sis98/lm...
Big Island Invasive Species Committee
Progress reports and meeting notes from BIISC regarding work in eliminating invasive species from Hawaii, USA.
http://www.hear.org/bimac/
Fact Sheet - Invasive Species
Ecological Society of America fact sheet about invasive species and their environmental and economic impacts. [PDF format]
http://www.esa.org/education/edupdfs/invas...
Harmful Non-Native Species: Issues for Congress
Congressional Research Service Issue Brief made available by The Committee For The National Institute For The Environment which deals with whose responsibility it is to ensure the economic and ecological integrity of the nation in response to multi-billion dollar threats posed by harmful nonnative species.
http://www.ncseonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/B...
Nuisance or Invasive Species
Information, reports, and data sets on invasive species in the USA.
http://www.greatplains.org/resource/invasi...
Sea Grant Non-indigenous Species Site
Comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials on zebra mussels, sea lampreys, purple loosestrife, and other aquatic nuisance species in the U.S. All materials have either appeared in professional science journals or have been through a rigorous scientific review.
http://www.sgnis.org/
Information Management System for Invasive Species
APHIS Raleigh Plant Protection Center. Site has information on noxious weeds, non-indigenous arthropods that have been introduced into North America, and other invasive species regulated by the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
http://www.invasivespecies.org/
Alien Species In Hawaii Information Index
Entry point for information on alien species in Hawaii compiled by the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) Project.
http://www.hear.org/AlienSpeciesInHawaii/i...
Harmful Non-Indigenous Species in the United States
Office of Technology Assessment report
http://www.wws.princeton.edu/~ota/disk1/19...
Invasive and Exotic Species of North America
Images and information about insects, weeds, diseases, biological control agents, and other invasive or exotic organisms.
http://www.invasive.org/
Invasivespecies.gov
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.
http://www.invasivespecies.gov/
Rideau Canal Waterway - The Pest Page
Information on the various pests in the region.
http://www.rideau-info.com/local/local_pes...
The Institute for Biological Invasions
Provides access to a searchable database of literature, links to other important invasive species sites, and monthly exotic species profiles.
http://invasions.bio.utk.edu/
Introduced Species in the UK
A look at the invasive species that have become established in the British isles over the past three hundred years.
http://www.introduced-species.co.uk/
TEKTRAN Invasive Species Research
Selected research on invasive plants and species by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) from the TEKTRAN database.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ttic/tektran/news/...
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