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Invasive Species
The term invasive species refers to a subset of those species defined as introduced species or non-indigenous species. Invasive species can alter ecological relationships among native species and can affect ecosystem function, economic value of ecosystems
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1. Nuisance or Invasive Species
Information, reports, and data sets on invasive species in the USA.
http://www.greatplains.org/resource/invasive.htm
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2. Big Island Invasive Species Committee
Progress reports and meeting notes from BIISC regarding work in eliminating invasive species from Hawaii, USA.
http://www.hear.org/bimac/
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3. Invasive and Exotic Species of North America
Images and information about insects, weeds, diseases, biological control agents, and other invasive or exotic organisms.
http://www.invasive.org/
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4. 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.
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/invaspec/
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5. 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.
http://issg.appfa.auckland.ac.nz/database/welcome/
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6. 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).
http://www.invasivespecies.org/
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7. 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-billion dollar threats posed by harmful nonnative species.
http://www.ncseonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/Biodiversity/biodv-26.cfm?&CFID=4566659&CFTOKEN=46086959
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8. 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.
http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/pubs/
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9. The Center for Invasive Plant Management
Promotes ecologically based management of invasive plants, with a goal of restoring desired plant communities.
http://www.weedcenter.org/
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10. USGS Research Upsets Conventional Wisdom on Invasive Species Invasions
Article suggests that some invasive species do not displace natives.
http://www.usgs.gov/public/press/public_affairs/press_releases/pr820m.html#index3
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