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The management challenge posed by marine dispersal of terrestrial plants in coastal dune systems
Author(s) -
Konlechner Teresa M.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
new zealand geographer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 1745-7939
pISSN - 0028-8144
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-7939.2008.00139.x
Subject(s) - biological dispersal , coastal management , environmental resource management , geography , environmental science , ecology , biology , population , demography , sociology
Marine dispersal provides a mechanism for introduced plants to invade coastal systems. Regular surveillance is essential for management of marine dispersed weeds. This paper outlines the biological, physical and management dimensions of this coastal issue in New Zealand.