Consultation Draft of a Review of Non-native Marine Species in British Waters
Author : N. C. Eno
Publisher :
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 49,10 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Marine animals
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Author : N. C. Eno
Publisher :
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 49,10 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Marine animals
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Author : Joint Nature Conservation Committee (Great Britain)
Publisher :
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 14,82 MB
Release : 1995
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Author : N. Clare Eno
Publisher :
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 48,50 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Bestemmelsesværk
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Summarising knowledge, policies and legislation, this title suggests how threats to nature conservation can be minimised. The directory has an entry for each non-native plant or animal that has become established, describing the origin, date and method of introduction, rate of spread, actual and potential effects, and methods of control.
Author : States of Jersey
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 2017-11-20
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ISBN : 9780901897138
This book presents a review and threat assessment of over 130 non-native/invasive marine species in the British Channel Islands and neighbouring regions. It provides a general introduction to marine non-native species issues and includes an individual write-up for each species. There are 250+ photographs, maps and illustrations, mostly in colour.
Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher :
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 30,71 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Great Britain
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Publisher :
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 31,7 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Marine engineering
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Author : Robert A. Francis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 918 pages
File Size : 26,41 MB
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1136461248
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 : Greg Sherley
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 13,91 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Alien plants
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Author : J. H. Barne
Publisher :
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 32,64 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Coastal ecology
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Sets out to collect and collate summary information that can provide an overview of coastal and marine resources and human activities at national and regional levels. This title provides data on: geology and physical environment; terrestrial coastal habitats; marine and estuarine environments; important species; and, more.
Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Environmental Audit Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 23,57 MB
Release : 2012-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780215049469
Wildlife legislation has become so complex that prosecutions fail and even specialist enforcement professionals struggle to implement it effectively. Hundreds of birds of prey have been deliberately poisoned with substances such as carbofuran that have no legal use and the Government could easily make possession an offence. The lack of sentencing guidelines on wildlife offences means that some offenders are being neither punished nor deterred in the courts. The CPS is also failing to train its prosecutors to handle complex wildlife cases. Furthermore, the inflexible implementation in UK law of international agreements covering the trafficking of endangered species squanders limited resources. The Government has maintained funding for specialist wildlife crime investigation and enforcement, but this is provided on an ad hoc basis, reducing operational effectiveness. Funding provided to monitor wildlife crime on the internet was too short-term to attract a suitably qualified individual to fill the post. In 2004, the Committee called for a new database to record all wildlife crime but this has still not been introduced. Internationally, this report also examines how the rhino, tiger and elephant are being driven to extinction by growing demand for illegal wildlife products in south-east Asia and China. The Government needs to exert robust diplomatic pressure in favour of the development and enforcement of wildlife law at the next CITES meeting in March 2013. In particular, the Government should focus attention on the damaging effect of 'one-off' sales of impounded ivory, which has been found to actually fuel demand for ivory products, and seek an unequivocal international ban on all forms of ivory trade.