Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventories for Europe
Biological invasions by non-native or 'alien' species are one of the greatest threats to the ecological and economic well-being of the planet..
Alien species can act as vectors for new diseases, alter ecosystem processes, change biodiversity, disrupt cultural landscapes, reduce the value of land and water for human activities and cause other socio-economic consequences for man..
To help those tackling the invasive species challange, this website provides a 'one-stop-shop' for information on biological invasions in Europe..
Link eingetragen von hartpet am: 22.09.2008 19:33:10