Routledge Handbook Of Biosecurity And Invasive Species

Author : Kezia Barker,Robert A. Francis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351131575

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Routledge Handbook of Biosecurity and Invasive Species by Kezia Barker,Robert A. Francis Pdf

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment and management of potentially dangerous infectious diseases, quarantined pests, invasive (alien) species, living modified organisms and biological weapons, from a multitude of perspectives. Issues of biosecurity have gained increasing attention over recent years but have often only been addressed from narrow disciplines and with a lack of integration of theoretical and practical approaches. The Routledge Handbook of Biosecurity and Invasive Species brings together both the natural sciences and the social sciences for a fully rounded perspective on biosecurity, shedding light on current national and international management frameworks with a mind to assessing possible future scenarios. With chapters focussing on a variety of ecosystems – including forests, islands, marine and coastal and agricultural land – as well as from the industrial scale to individual gardens, this handbook reviews the global state of invasions and vulnerabilities across a wide range of themes and critically analyses key threats and threatening activities, such as trade, travel, land development and climate change. Identifying invasive species and management techniques from a regional to international scale, this book will be a key reference text for a wide range of students and academics in ecology, agriculture, geography, human and animal health and interdisciplinary environmental and security studies.

Author : Gordon Gordh,Simon McKirdy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400773653

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The Handbook of Plant Biosecurity by Gordon Gordh,Simon McKirdy Pdf

The Handbook identifies all aspects of Regulatory Plant Biosecurity and discusses them from the standpoint of preventing the international movement of plant pests, diseases and weeds that negatively impact production agriculture, natural plant-resources and agricultural commerce.

Author : Charles R. McManis,Burton Ong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781315530833

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Routledge Handbook of Biodiversity and the Law by Charles R. McManis,Burton Ong Pdf

This volume provides a reference textbook and comprehensive compilation of multifaceted perspectives on the legal issues arising from the conservation and exploitation of non-human biological resources. Contributors include leading academics, policy-makers and practitioners reviewing a range of socio-legal issues concerning the relationships between humankind and the natural world. The Routledge Handbook of Biodiversity and the Law includes chapters on fundamental and cutting-edge issues, including discussion of major legal instruments such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol. The book is divided into six distinct parts based around the major objectives which have emerged from legal frameworks concerned with protecting biodiversity. Following introductory chapters, Part II examines issues relating to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, with Part III focusing on access and benefit-sharing. Part IV discusses legal issues associated with the protection of traditional knowledge, cultural heritage and indigenous human rights. Parts V and VI focus on a selection of intellectual property issues connected to the commercial exploitation of biological resources, and analyse ethical issues, including viewpoints from economic, ethnobotanical, pharmaceutical and other scientific industry perspectives.

Author : Mick N. Clout,Peter A. Williams
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199216321

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Invasive Species Management by Mick N. Clout,Peter A. Williams Pdf

Risk assessment, detection, control, legal, instruments, plants, animals.

Author : Andrew P. Robinson,Terry Walshe,Mark A. Burgman,Michael Nunn
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-08
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780521765961

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Invasive Species by Andrew P. Robinson,Terry Walshe,Mark A. Burgman,Michael Nunn Pdf

This book reviews the latest risk-based techniques to protect national interests from invasive pests and pathogens before, at and within national borders.

Author : Robert A. Francis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 918 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781136461248

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A Handbook of Global Freshwater Invasive Species by Robert A. Francis Pdf

Invasive non-native species are a major threat to global biodiversity. Often introduced accidentally through international travel or trade, they invade and colonize new habitats, often with devastating consequences for the local flora and fauna. Their environmental impacts can range from damage to resource production (e.g. agriculture and forestry) and infrastructure (e.g. buildings, road and water supply), to human health. They consequently can have major economic impacts. It is a priority to prevent their introduction and spread, as well as to control them. Freshwater ecosystems are particularly at risk from invasions and are landscape corridors that facilitate the spread of invasives. This book reviews the current state of knowledge of the most notable global invasive freshwater species or groups, based on their severity of economic impact, geographic distribution outside of their native range, extent of research, and recognition of the ecological severity of the impact of the species by the IUCN. As well as some of the very well-known species, the book also covers some invasives that are emerging as serious threats. Examples covered include a range of aquatic and riparian plants, insects, molluscs, crustacea, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals, as well as some major pathogens of aquatic organisms. The book also includes overview chapters synthesizing the ecological impact of invasive species in fresh water and summarizing practical implications for the management of rivers and other freshwater habitats.

Author : Fraser Robert,Cook David Charles,Wilby Andrew
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781786342171

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Plant Biosecurity Policy Evaluation: The Economic Impacts Of Pests And Diseases by Fraser Robert,Cook David Charles,Wilby Andrew Pdf

Good biosecurity policy decisions, particularly in relation to plant industry protection, are of ever increasing importance. Growth in the speed and diversity of trade, the effects of climate change and the resultant spread of pests and diseases continue to highlight this. This book contains an introduction to the issues confronting plant biosecurity policymakers and how the economic risks of invasive species can be assessed over time. It describes both probability models that show what might happen if species 'invade' a region and values models that help decide what management actions should be taken. As the first book of its kind focusing on a comprehensive range of policies, case studies and applications, Plant Biosecurity Policy Evaluation is perfect for biosecurity policy makers, decision-support specialists, advanced students of agricultural studies, public policy and invasive species research.

Author : William C. Pitt,James Beasley,Gary W. Witmer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 645 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781498704854

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Ecology and Management of Terrestrial Vertebrate Invasive Species in the United States by William C. Pitt,James Beasley,Gary W. Witmer Pdf

Vertebrate invasive species are important ecologically, socially, and scientifically throughout much of the globe. However, the interdiction and options for management of invasive species are driven by localized regulation at the country or even state level and thus the management of species must be framed within that context. This book is focused around the management of invasive vertebrate species in the United States, although readers will find much of the material broadly applicable to invasive species in other regions. Vertebrate invasive species cause damage to agriculture, property, natural resources, and threaten human health and safety. However, most of these species occur in the United States resulting from human-mediated activities, often being released intentionally. For the first time, the wealth of scientific information about vertebrate invasive species in the United States is summarized and synthesized in a single volume to be easily accessible to ecologists and natural resource managers. With a focus on prominent terrestrial invasive species that have a history of policy and management and highlighting contemporary issues and management, this book consists of 18 chapters written by experts from across the United States. The first section of the book focuses on overarching policy and management topics associated with vertebrate invasive species; including biosecurity threats and risk assessment, policy and regulation, and the economics of their management. The second section provides in-depth reviews of noteworthy invasive mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. After finishing this book, the reader should understand the complexity of managing invasive species, the unique challenges that each new species may present, and the steps forward that may decrease the impact of these species on the environment, human health, and the economy.

Author : Odd Terje Sandlund,Peter Johan Schei,Åslaug Viken
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0792368762

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Invasive Species and Biodiversity Management by Odd Terje Sandlund,Peter Johan Schei,Åslaug Viken Pdf

Based on a selection of papers presented at the Norway/UN Conference on Alien Species, Trondheim, Norway

Author : Robert A. Francis,James D.A. Millington,George L.W. Perry,Emily S. Minor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780429679674

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The Routledge Handbook of Landscape Ecology by Robert A. Francis,James D.A. Millington,George L.W. Perry,Emily S. Minor Pdf

The Handbook provides a supporting guide to key aspects and applications of landscape ecology to underpin its research and teaching. A wide range of contributions written by expert researchers in the field summarize the latest knowledge on landscape ecology theory and concepts, landscape processes, methods and tools, and emerging frontiers. Landscape ecology is an interdisciplinary and holistic discipline, and this is reflected in the chapters contained in this Handbook. Authors from varying disciplinary backgrounds tackle key concepts such as landscape structure and function, scale and connectivity; landscape processes such as disturbance, flows, and fragmentation; methods such as remote sensing and mapping, fieldwork, pattern analysis, modelling, and participation and engagement in landscape planning; and emerging frontiers such as ecosystem services, landscape approaches to biodiversity conservation, and climate change. Each chapter provides a blend of the latest scientific understanding of its focal topics along with considerations and examples of their application from around the world. An invaluable guide to the concepts, methods, and applications of landscape ecology, this book will be an important reference text for a wide range of students and academics in ecology, geography, biology, and interdisciplinary environmental studies.

Author : J. Peter Burgess
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135166199

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The Routledge Handbook of New Security Studies by J. Peter Burgess Pdf

This new Handbook gathers together state-of-the-art theoretical reflection and empirical research by a group of leading international scholars in the subdiscipline of Critical Security Studies. In today’s globalised setting, the challenge of maintaining security is no longer limited to the traditional foreign-policy and military tools of the nation-state, and security and insecurity are no longer considered as dependent only upon geopolitics and military strength, but rather are also seen to depend upon social, economic, environmental, ethical models of analysis and tools of action. The contributors discuss and evaluate this fundamental shift in four key areas: New security concepts New security subjects New security objects New security practices Offering a comprehensive theoretical and empirical overview of this evolving field, this book will be essential reading for all students of critical security studies, human security, international/global security, political theory and IR in general. J. Peter Burgess is Research Professor at PRIO, the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo, where he leads the Security Programme and edits the interdisciplinary journal Security Dialogue. In addition, he is Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim (NTNU), and Research Fellow at the Institute for European Studies, Brussels.

Author : Cardwell, Kitty F.,Bailey, Keith L.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781799879374

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Tactical Sciences for Biosecurity in Animal and Plant Systems by Cardwell, Kitty F.,Bailey, Keith L. Pdf

Agriculture is often under the threat of invasive species of animal pests and pathogens that do harm to crops. It is essential to have the best methods and tools available to prevent this harm. Biosecurity is a mixture of institutions, policies, and science applications that attempts to prevent the spread of unhealthy pests. Tactical Sciences for Biosecurity in Animal and Plant Systems focuses on the tactical sciences needed to succeed in the biosecurity objectives of preventing plant and animal pathogens from entering or leaving the United States. This book explores a divergence of tactics between plant and animal exotic disease response. Covering topics such as animal pests and pathogens, tactical management, and early detection, this book is an essential resource for researchers, academicians, university faculty, government biosecurity practitioners, customs officers, clinical scientists, and students.

Author : Tom Perreault,Gavin Bridge,James McCarthy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781317638711

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The Routledge Handbook of Political Ecology by Tom Perreault,Gavin Bridge,James McCarthy Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Political Ecology presents a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the rapidly growing field of political ecology. Located at the intersection of geography, anthropology, sociology, and environmental history, political ecology is one of the most vibrant and conceptually diverse fields of inquiry into nature-society relations within the social sciences. The Handbook serves as an essential guide to this rapidly evolving intellectual landscape. With contributions from over 50 leading authors, the Handbook presents a systematic overview of political ecology’s origins, practices and core concerns, and aims to advance both ongoing and emerging debates. While there are numerous edited volumes, textbooks, and monographs under the heading ‘political ecology,’ these have tended to be relatively narrow in scope, either as collections of empirically based (mostly case study) research on a given theme, or broad overviews of the field aimed at undergraduate audiences. The Routledge Handbook of Political Ecology is the first systematic, comprehensive overview of the field. With authors from North and South America, Europe, Australia and elsewhere, the Handbook of Political Ecology provides a state of the art examination of political ecology; addresses ongoing and emerging debates in this rapidly evolving field; and charts new agendas for research, policy, and activism. The Routledge Handbook of Political Ecology introduces political ecology as an interdisciplinary academic field. By presenting a ‘state of the art’ examination of the field, it will serve as an invaluable resource for students and scholars. It not only critically reviews the key debates in the field, but develops them. The Handbook will serve as an excellent resource for graduate and advanced undergraduate teaching, and is a key reference text for geographers, anthropologists, sociologists, environmental historians, and others working in and around political ecology.

Author : Wil Hoverd,Deidre Ann McDonald
Publisher : Massey University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781991016638

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State of Threat by Wil Hoverd,Deidre Ann McDonald Pdf

Increasing US&– China tensions, Russia' s invasion of Ukraine, disruptions to supply chains and maritime trade, right-wing extremism, gangs and the drug trade . . . The international and domestic security environment is dynamic and fraught. In State of Threat, local and international academics and sector experts discuss the issues facing New Zealand across defence, diplomacy, intelligence, policy, trade and border management.This timely and up-to-date analysis of New Zealand' s most important security issues is a must-read for policy analysts, those working in risk management and industry leaders across all sectors of the economy.

Author : Simon Pooley,John D. C. Linnell,Ursula Münster,Thom van Dooren,Alexandra Zimmermann
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889746378

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Understanding Coexistence with Wildlife by Simon Pooley,John D. C. Linnell,Ursula Münster,Thom van Dooren,Alexandra Zimmermann Pdf