Prioritizing species, pathways, and sites to achieve conservation targets for biological invasion. Melodie A.
McGeochAffiliated withSchool of Biological Sciences, Monash University Email author , Piero GenovesiAffiliated withIUCN Species Survival Commission, Invasive Species Specialist Group, Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Peter J. BellinghamAffiliated withLandcare Research, Mark J. CostelloAffiliated withInstitute of Marine Science, University of Auckland, Chris McGrannachanAffiliated withSchool of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Andy SheppardAffiliated withEcosystem Sciences, CSIRO 10.1007/s10530-015-1013-1 Copyright information Abstract Prioritization is indispensable for the management of biological invasions, as recognized by the Convention on Biological Diversity, its current strategic plan, and specifically Aichi Target 9 that concerns invasive alien species. Keywords Alien species Non-indigenous species Essential biodiversity variables Risk assessment Convention on Biological Diversity Aichi Target 9 Invasive species policy Introduction Prioritization.
Conceptual Model by California Ocean Science Trust on Prezi. The Next Frontier: Offshore Hydraulic Fracturing. Wednesday, October 8, 20142:00 pm–4:00 pm EDT Webinar Land-based hydraulic fracturing has been the subject of extensive discussion and debate in recent years.
But offshore hydraulic fracturing has received relatively little attention, despite having been used in practice for many years to stimulate wells where production has declined and where there are offshore shale plays. Emerging awareness of offshore hydraulic fracturing has spurred questions about the nature of the practice, how it has been employed, and the framework for managing it.
This webinar convenes representatives from various sectors to address these and other questions surrounding the science, law, and policy of offshore hydraulic fracturing. The goal of the webinar is to provide perspective on the growing, yet rarely discussed, practice of using hydraulic fracturing in the ocean setting. 1031: Understanding the significance of natural pathways for pest entry into Australia and New Zealand.
Project Leader Researchers Dr Jessica Dohmen-Vereijssen John Weiss Natasha Taylor Dr Kyla Finlay This PBCRC project identified the pest and pathogen biosecurity risks posed to Australia and New Zealand by natural dispersal pathways.
What is the biosecurity problem this project aimed to resolve/improve? The pest and pathogen biosecurity risks posed to Australia and New Zealand by natural dispersal pathways (including normal wind trajectories and severe weather events) on an inter-continental scale. Project Summary The study of inter-continental movement and survival of pests and pathogens in the atmosphere is not well documented. NEMIS Pathways. EPA Pathways. Globalization has vastly increased long-distance travel and commerce, and highly altered waterways.
These and other factors have increased the frequency by orders of magnitude by which non-native plants, animals and pathogens are introduced to new areas, sometimes with costly results. Invasive species can enter important aquatic habitats including riparian zones and wetlands by several common pathways listed below. Ballast Water: Since 95% of all foreign goods by weight enter the U.S. through its ports, the potential for invasive species impacts on coastal communities is immense.
Boat Hulls, Fishing Gear and Other Recreational Pathways: Boat hulls, fishing boots (felt-soled wading boots transport whirling disease organisms from stream to stream) and equipment, diving gear, and other recreational items that are transported among several water bodies have been known to spread invasive species problems to new waters. Some zebra mussels and milfoil have been introduced via these pathways.
USDA/NAL Vectors and Pathways. HARC Pathways of Invasion. Living Industry Pathways The living industry pathway describes invasion pathways associated with the transportation of living plants and animals.
GLC and the Internet Trade of AIS. Plant Introductions & Imports. Animal Introductions & Imports. Aquaculture. NZ MAF 2010 Slowing Pest Spread from Domestic Pathways. Transport. Site-based Analyses. Pathway evaluation and pest risk management in transport (PERMIT) Summary Movements of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) globally by trade and human movement present severe and increasing risks of transfer of plant pests (principally invertebrates and plant pathogens) globally.
Climate change adds further opportunities for pest establishment and impact, both by providing increased survival and growth opportunities for pests and, through environmental stresses, making trees more vulnerable to those pests. In relation to ecosystem services and their longevity, forests are particularly vulnerable to IAS. In particular, multiple PATHWAYS for transfer of pests internationally are poorly characterised, leading to increasing transfer and establishment of new damaging organisms.
The COST Action FP1002 PERMIT addresses this shortfall in knowledge and practice and will focus on reducing threats from exotic pests through promoting ENHANCED PATHWAY MANAGEMENT. Workgroups The project is divided into the following working groups: Working groups in detail.