Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the United States Forest Sector

• Other Authors: Poland, Therese M. (Editor), Patel-Weynand, Toral (Editor), Finch, Deborah M. (Editor), Miniat, Chelcy Ford (Editor), Hayes, Deborah C. (Editor), Lopez, Vanessa M. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 2021
• Subjects: Ecological science, the Biosphere; The environment; Plant ecology; Ecosystems; Environment, general; Terrestial Ecology; Landscape Ecology; Ecology; Environmental Sciences; Freshwater and Marine Ecology; Invasive species in the United States; USDA Forest Service Technical Report; Terrestial and aquatic systems; Invasive species science; Invasive pests, climate and social sciences; Forest and rangeland management in the United States; Open Access; Botany & plant sciences
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This open access book describes the serious threat of invasive species to native ecosystems. Invasive species have caused and will continue to cause enormous ecological and economic damage with ever increasing world trade. This multi-disciplinary book, written by over 100 national experts, presents the latest research on a wide range of natural science and social science fields that explore the ecology, impacts, and practical tools for management of invasive species. It covers species of all taxonomic groups from insects and pathogens, to plants, vertebrates, and aquatic organisms that impact a diversity of habitats in forests, rangelands and grasslands of the United States. It is well-illustrated, provides summaries of the most important invasive species and issues impacting all regions of the country, and includes a comprehensive primary reference list for each topic. This scientific synthesis provides the cultural, economic, scientific and social context for addressing environmental challenges posed by invasive species and will be a valuable resource for scholars, policy makers, natural resource managers and practitioners.