Isbn: 9781559637589 - nature out of place: biological invasions in the global age (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise, this is a clean, tight copy. Dispatch within 24hrs from the UK. Book.

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Octavo, paperback,365 pp.,black and white illustrations. Chapters examine Hawaii, where introduced feral pigs are destroying the islands' native forests; zebra mussel invasion in the rivers of Ohio; the decades-long effort to eradicate an invasive weed on the Great Plains; and a story about the restoration of both ecological and human history in an urban natural area. In-depth background chapters explain topics ranging from how ecosystems become diverse, to the characteristics of effective invaders, to procedures and policies that can help prevent future invasions. The book ends with a number of specific suggestions for ways that individuals can help reduce the impacts of invasive species, and offers resources for further information. Also available in hardcover.…

Zustand: Used. pp. 377.

Zustand: Used. pp. 377 Acknowledgements.