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Dirección de la Investigación para Reducir los Efectos de Especies Exóticas
Author(s) -
Byers James E.,
Reichard Sarah,
Randall John M.,
Parker Ingrid M.,
Smith Carey S.,
Lonsdale W. M.,
Atkinson I. A. E.,
Seastedt T. R.,
Williamson Mark,
Chornesky E.,
Hayes D.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
conservation biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.2
H-Index - 222
eISSN - 1523-1739
pISSN - 0888-8892
DOI - 10.1046/j.1523-1739.2002.01057.x
Subject(s) - biodiversity , resource (disambiguation) , environmental resource management , biodiversity conservation , introduced species , environmental planning , ecology , invasive species , intervention (counseling) , set (abstract data type) , conservation science , geography , biology , computer science , environmental science , psychology , psychiatry , programming language , computer network
Management of nonindigenous species is a crucial aspect of maintaining native biodiversity and normal ecosystem functions. We attempt to guide researchers in developing projects that will be of use to conservation practitioners, tangibly improving applied conservation measures. We advocate a directed approach for conservation research to aid in prioritizing nonindigenous species for intervention by resource managers. This approach includes outlining what needs to be known to make such relative judgments about the impacts of nonindigenous species and the most promising methods by which to obtain such information. We also address active measures that should be taken once priorities have been set, highlighting the roles of risk assessment and research in improving control efforts. Ultimately, a better match between research and practical conservation needs should result in more effective reduction of the effects of nonindigenous species on native species.