This book considers the problem of invasive introduced plants from historical, ecological and sociological perspectives. It focuses on introduced plant species: where they originate from, their impacts on native vegetation and ecosystems and the potential for their control. Contains practical explanations, case studies and an introduction to basic techniques for evaluating the impacts of invasive plants.
'… I find this book very helpful as a textbook on invasion ecology and ecology not only for the students of ecology, but also for the teachers or people from NGOs. … Although this book is written for beginners in ecology, it is not boring even for the advanced readers. By using plenty of examples such as case studies and recent references, the authors make the book suitable for a wider audience. The use of language that makes it easy to read for the non-native English speaking students is another reason why I recommend this book.' Folia Geobotanica 'Although this book is written for beginners in ecology, it is not boring even for the advanced readers. By using plenty of examples such as case studies and recent references, the authors make the book suitable for a wider audience.' Folia Botanica '… a 'must-have' for entomologists interested in ecological relations between phytophagous insects and invasive plants and manipulation of these relations through biological control of weeds …amply illustrated …' American Entomologist