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Eradication of two exotic ants from Kakadu National Park
Author(s) -
Hoffmann Benjamin D.,
O'Connor Simon
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
ecological management and restoration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.472
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1442-8903
pISSN - 1442-7001
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-8903.2004.00182.x
Subject(s) - national park , invasive species , alien , introduced species , ecology , geography , alien species , nature conservation , environmental ethics , biology , political science , law , philosophy , politics , citizenship
Kakadu is a global icon for nature conservation, but like similar sites elsewhere it is constantly under threat from exotic species. This apparent eradication of two highly invasive ant species is a clear example that such projects are achievable, and lessons learnt from such successes will assist the ongoing fight against alien species.