The global scale of alien species invasions is becoming more and more evident in the beginning ofthe new millennium. Though the problem ofbiological invasions b

Invasive non-native species are a major threat to global biodiversity. Often introduced accidentally through international travel or trade, they invade and colo

This volume reviews the ecological effects of road, rail, marine and air transport. The focus ranges from identification of threats and repair of damaging effec

This open access book describes the serious threat of invasive species to native ecosystems. Invasive species have caused and will continue to cause enormous ec

The problems related to the process of industrialisation such as biodiversity depletion, climate change and a worsening of health and living conditions, especia