Invasive Animals And Plants In Massachusetts Lakes And Rivers Lessons For International Aquatic Management | Life Science

There is a growing demand for appropriate management of aquatic invasive species in lakes and rivers worldwide. This book covers biology invasion ecology sightings and control techniques of 4 invasive animals and 15 invasive plants in Massachusetts lakes and rivers. It provides valuable information on their biological characteristics and potential expansion pathways as well as monitoring and management including alternative management tools using updated biological chemical and mechanical methods. The book also includes the regulation of invasive species management to allow resource managers biologists practitioners volunteers and students a better understanding of compliance and enforcement with environmental law. An example of successful management is highlighted for each invasive species. Invasive Animals and Plants in Massachusetts Lakes and Rivers is the first book to provide comprehensive and systematic coverage and illustrations for both freshwater invasive animals and plants. Although focussing on Massachusetts it will provide readers with the bigger picture on multiple invasive species from prevention early detection control ecological restoration to public education. Natural resource managers in Massachusetts and surrounding states will glean the detailed and valuable information they need to learn and use to prevent and manage freshwater invasive species in the field. |Invasive Animals and Plants in Massachusetts Lakes and Rivers Lessons for International Aquatic Management | Life Science