IUCN releases publication
"Guidelines for invasive species planning and management on islands"
Guidelines for invasive species
planning and management on islands,
edited by Alan Tye, is the new library publication from the World Conservation
Union (IUCN). It is available for download here: https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/47764
Abstract:
‘Invasive
species’ (often called pests, weeds and diseases) are plants, animals, disease
agents and other organisms taken beyond their natural range by people,
deliberately or unintentionally, and which become destructive to the
environment or human livelihoods. Islands are particularly vulnerable to
invasive species, owing to the evolution of their native animals and plants in
isolation from predators and diseases, and the dependence of island peoples on
imports, travel and tourism, which lead to high rates of arrival of new pests.
These Guidelines are designed to assist anyone planning and programming the
management of invasive species on islands, with the aim of reducing the
negative impacts of invasives on islands’ rich and fragile natural heritage,
communities and livelihoods. The document provides guidance for anyone who has
to find, plan and prioritise funds and resources for invasive species
management and research, on islands anywhere, including for the design of
national invasive species strategies and action plans. It provides support for
islanders and island agencies working on invasive species, as well as guidance
for international and regional agencies in providing assistance to them. A
major aim is to help and guide the development of more objective, realistic and
achievable invasive species plans and programmes.
Western Governors' Association Webinar Recording
At the Western Governors' Association Webinar held on Thursday,
June 12, Governor Ige of Hawaii announced a new WGA Biosecurity and Invasive
Species Initiative, and a recording of the webinar is available here. Additional related
information and upcoming biodiversity and invasive species workshop information
are here below:
WGA
Press Release on Data Management: http://westgov.org/news/invasive-species-data-management-guidelines-released-to-improve-land-management-reporting
WGA
Data Recommendations: http://westgov.org/images/editor/WGA_Invasive_Species_Data_Protocol.pdf
National
Invasive Species Council Secretariat Guidance for improving access to and
analysis of invasive species information:
Upcoming
WGA Biodiversity and Invasive Species Workshops:
· Lake Tahoe, NV, September 17-18
· Topic:
Prevention, Control, and Management of Established Species
· Cheyenne, WY, October 11-12
· Topic:
Restoration
· Helena, MT, November 14
· Topic:
Early Detection and Rapid Response
· Kona Coast, HI, December 9-10
· Topic:
Biosecurity and Agriculture
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