Abstract
Invasion science in South Africa: The definitive collection
Highlights
The coverage is broad, encompassing marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems with reference to plant, insect and vertebrate invaders
The major advances in current understanding of biological invasions delivered by the many researchers affiliated to the Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology (CIB) have been captured in an encyclopaedic volume entitled Biological Invasions in South Africa
The book covers the historical context of biological invasions in South Africa; overviews the invasive taxa and invaded ecosystems; and examines the drivers of invasions, their impacts and subsequent management before exploring new insights from the study of biological invasions in South Africa and tracing out what the future might hold for the country
Summary
The coverage is broad, encompassing marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems with reference to plant, insect and vertebrate invaders. The poster children of the impacts of biological invasions have been oceanic islands such as Hawai’i and New Zealand, with continental areas being viewed as less prone to the ravages of invasive alien species. The DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology (CIB) in South Africa has played a leading role in this changing perspective through outstanding research to reduce the rates and biodiversity impacts of biological invasions by furthering scientific understanding and predictive capability.
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