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International Programs News International Programs News: A look at the particular susceptibility of Pacific Island ecosystems to invasive species. (Invasive Species) http://www.fs.fed.us/global/news/ Invasivespecies.gov Invasivespecies.gov: A comprehensive, online information system that facilitates access to and exchange of invasive species data and resources by researchers, scientists, and concerned citizens. USA only. (Invasive Species) http://www.invasivespecies.gov/ Beware of Invasive Species Beware of Invasive Species: Document adapted from USA Department of Transportation sources on control of invasive plant species in highway projects. (Invasive Species) http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/marapr00/invasiv1.htm Invasive Species Fact Sheet - Weeds Gone Wild Invasive Species Fact Sheet - Weeds Gone Wild: Describes the impact of invasive plants and aquatic species in the U.S., and Department of the Interior efforts to combat their introduction and spread. (Invasive Species) http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/pubs/ Environmental And Economic Costs Associated With Non-Indigenous Species in the U.S. Environmental And Economic Costs Associated With Non-Indigenous Species in the U.S.: Cornell University research article. (Invasive Species) http://www.news.cornell.edu/releases/Jan99/species_costs.html Invasive Species Projects Invasive Species Projects: Information on various projects regarding different invasive species. (Invasive Species) http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/invspec.htm Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC): A voluntary partnership of private, government, and non-profit organizations organized to prevent new pest species from becoming established in Maui County and to stop established pests from spreading wherever possible. (Invasive Species) http://www.hear.org/misc/ Watershed Academy Web - Invasive Non-Native Species Watershed Academy Web - Invasive Non-Native Species: Short primer on invasive species, particularly in aquatic systems, with links to other information. From U.S. EPA. (Invasive Species) http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/watershed/wacademy/acad2000/invasive.html Invasive Species Links Invasive Species Links: The Nature Conservancy's national program for dealing with harmful invasive plant species on its preserves. (Invasive Species) http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/links.html Exotic Introductions Exotic Introductions: Chapter 9 of "Biodiversity and Conservation" by Peter J. Bryant. Textbook discussion of exotic species and their ecological impacts, with hyperlinks to other information on the Internet. (Invasive Species) http://darwin.bio.uci.edu/~sustain/bio65/lec09/b65lec09.htm Rideau Canal Waterway - The Pest Page Rideau Canal Waterway - The Pest Page: Information on the various pests in the region. (Invasive Species) http://www.rideau-info.com/local/local_pests.html Nuisance or Invasive Species Nuisance or Invasive Species: Information, reports, and data sets on invasive species in the USA. (Invasive Species) http://www.greatplains.org/resource/invasive.htm Introduced Species in the UK Introduced Species in the UK: A look at the invasive species that have become established in the British isles over the past three hundred years. (Invasive Species) http://www.introduced-species.co.uk/ Invasive Non-Native Species Invasive Non-Native Species: Invasive information from the "Eco-Pros". (Invasive Species) http://www.eco-pros.com/invasive_non-native_species.htm Patuxent's Invasive Species Patuxent's Invasive Species: This includes study of the ecology of introduced species, developing management strategies. (Invasive Species) http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/research/sis98/lminv4.htm Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk Project Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk Project: Information about alien species in Hawaiian ecosystems. (Invasive Species) http://www.hear.org/ Illinois Natural History Program Illinois Natural History Program: INHS research projects in inavasive species and biological control. (Invasive Species) http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/chf/pub/an_report/98_99/invspec.html Invasive and Exotic Species of North America Invasive and Exotic Species of North America: Images and information about insects, weeds, diseases, biological control agents, and other invasive or exotic organisms. (Invasive Species) http://www.invasive.org/ Harmful Non-Native Species: Issues for Congress Harmful Non-Native Species: Issues for Congress: Congressional Research Service Issue Brief made available by The Committee For The National Institute For The Environment which deals with whose responsibility it is to ensure the economic and ecological integrity of the nation in response to multi-billio (Invasive Species) http://www.cnie.org/nle/biodv-26.html TEKTRAN Invasive Species Research TEKTRAN Invasive Species Research: Selected research on invasive plants and species by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) from the TEKTRAN database. (Invasive Species) http://www.nal.usda.gov/ttic/tektran/news/invasion.htm Harmful Non-Indigenous Species in the United States Harmful Non-Indigenous Species in the United States: Office of Technology Assessment report (Invasive Species) http://www.wws.princeton.edu/~ota/disk1/1993/9325_n.html USGS Research Upsets Conventional Wisdom on Invasive Species Invasions USGS Research Upsets Conventional Wisdom on Invasive Species Invasions: Article suggests that some invasive species do not displace natives. (Invasive Species) http://www.usgs.gov/public/press/public_affairs/press_releases/pr820m.html#index3 Global Invasive Species Database Global Invasive Species Database: Describes invasive microorganisms, invertebrates, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and plants, including their biology, ecology, geography, and eradication and control. Information from experts on biological invasion. (Invasive Species) http://issg.appfa.auckland.ac.nz/database/welcome/ Complementary Approaches to Invasive Species management Complementary Approaches to Invasive Species management: Suggestions made for modifying the current Weed Acts to make them more useful for the control of invasive species of natural habitats. (Invasive Species) http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/habitat/inv/27_e.html Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site: A national information center that contains a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions across the country on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species f (Invasive Species) http://www.sgnis.org/ The Institute for Biological Invasions The Institute for Biological Invasions: Provides access to a searchable database of literature, links to other important invasive species sites, and monthly exotic species profiles. (Invasive Species) http://invasions.bio.utk.edu/ The Center for Invasive Plant Management The Center for Invasive Plant Management: Coordinates activities and facilitates collaboration among the diverse groups involved in research, education, and management of invasive plant-infested and threatened lands. (Invasive Species) http://www.weedcenter.org/ Invasive Species - Control and Management. 92-97. Technology Transfer Information Center , TTIC Invasive Species - Control and Management. 92-97. Technology Transfer Information Center , TTIC: Citations from the AGRICOLA database on various invasive and how the problem was handled. (Invasive Species) http://www.nal.usda.gov/ttic/misc/picontrl.htm Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP): An international team of biologists, natural resource managers, economists, and policy makers is organizing to prepare a global strategy for addressing the invasive species problems. (Invasive Species) http://www.gisp.org/ Information Management System for Invasive Species Information Management System for Invasive Species: APHIS Raleigh Plant Protection Center. Site has information on noxious weeds, non-indigenous arthropods that have been introduced into North America, and other invasive species regulated by the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS (Invasive Species) http://www.invasivespecies.org/ Fact Sheet - Invasive Species Fact Sheet - Invasive Species: Ecological Society of America fact sheet about invasive species and their environmental and economic impacts. [PDF format] (Invasive Species) http://www.esa.org/education/edupdfs/invasion.pdf Bureau of Invasive Plant Management of Florida Bureau of Invasive Plant Management of Florida: Administers a program designed to ensure statewide management of aquatic and upland plants and to protect valuable natural ecosystems. (Invasive Species) http://www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/invaspec/ Big Island Invasive Species Committee Big Island Invasive Species Committee: Progress reports and meeting notes from BIISC regarding work in eliminating invasive species from Hawaii, USA. (Invasive Species) http://www.hear.org/bimac/ Invasive Species Program - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Invasive Species Program - U.S. Fish and Wildlife: The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. (Invasive Species) http://invasives.fws.gov/ Invasive Species Invasive Species: This NBII section brings together many resources about invasive species available on the Internet. (Invasive Species) http://www.nbii.gov/invasive/ Alien Species In Hawaii Information Index Alien Species In Hawaii Information Index: Entry point for information on alien species in Hawaii compiled by the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) Project. (Invasive Species) http://www.hear.org/AlienSpeciesInHawaii/index.html IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group: The ISSG aims to reduce threats to natural ecosystems and the native species they contain - by increasing awareness of invasions, and of ways to prevent, control, or eradicate them. (Invasive Species) http://www.issg.org/