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Overview of Invasives


Case studies in US forest ecosystems

   Insects
        BWA
        Gypsy moth

   Plants
        Tree of heaven
        Kudzu

   Pathogens
        Chestnut blight
        Dutch elm disease

Long-term effects on forests

Conclusions

References

Useful links

Useful Links for Invasive Species Information

http://www.invasive.org/  Picture gallery of many different invasive and exotic species

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/  USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service tries to prevent invasives from entering the country

http://www.invasivespecies.gov  “Clearinghouse” for federal government efforts against invasives

http://www.exoticforestpests.org/english/search.htm  Database for fact sheets on exotic pests and invasive species

http://www.peak.org/~mageet/tkm/ecolenv.htm  Links to a plethora of websites on ecology and environment topics, including invasive species

http://www.wws.princeton.edu/~ota/disk1/1993/9325_n.html  Link to 1993 OTA report “Harmful Non-Indigenous Species in the United States,” a comprehensive study of invasive effects and management options

 

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