Table of Contents

Introduction
Non-Native Species in the World, D. Pimentel

Australia
The Impacts of Alien Plants in Australia, R.H. Groves
Non-Indigenous Vertebrates in Australia, M. Bomford and Q. Hart
Environmental and Economic Costs of Invertebrate Invasions in Australia, D. Canyon, R. Speare, I. Naumann, and K. Winkel

Brazil
Alien Plant Pathogens in Brazil, M. Junior

British Isles
Alien Plants in the British Isles, M. Williamson
Economic and Environmental Costs of Alien Vertebrate Species in Britain, P. White and S. Harris
Non-Native Invasive Species of Arthropods and Plant Pathogens in the British Isles, D. Pimentel

India
Alien Plant Pathogens in India, R. Singh and J. Kaur

New Zealand
Economic Impacts of Weeds in New Zealand, P. Williams and S. Timmins
Ecological and Economic Costs of Alien Vertebrates in New Zealand, M. Clout
Alien Invertebrates in New Zealand, N. Barlow and S. Goldson
The Impact of Exotic Insects in New Zealand, A. Cook, P. Weinstein, and A. Woodward

South Africa
The Economic Consequences of Alien Plant Invasions: Examples of Impacts and Approaches to Sustainable Management in South Africa, B. van Wilgen, D. M. Richardson, D. Le Maitre, C. Marais, and D. Magadlela
Alien Invertebrate Animals in South Africa, L. Lach, M. Picker, J. Colville, M. Allsopp, and C. Griffiths

United States
Environmental and Economic Costs of Non-Indigenous Species in the United States, D. Pimentel, L. Lach, R. Zuniga, and D. Morrison

World Overview
Economic and Environmental Threats of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Invasions, D. Pimentel, S. McNair, J. Janecka, J. Wightman, C. Simmonds, C.O'Connell, E. Wong, L. Russel, J. Zern, T. Aquino, and T. Tsomondo
World Exotic Diseases, Y. Kim

Index

Reviews

"[This book] provides some excellent examples through a collection of papers on the costs of invasive species to societies and environments in seven countries. One of the strengths of this collection is the mix of contributions of experienced contributors from both university and management sectors. [This book] will be a handy source of examples and models for students and practitioners alike, as well as access to a far-flung literature. And it will be a handy reference for all those involved in developing effective responses to a hydra-headed problem. The editor and authors are to be applauded ." - Ecology, Vol. 85, No. 5, May 2004 "Of interest to policymakers, scientists, researchers, and the general public, this book offers rare insights into the economic impacts to a global marketplace." - Southeastern Naturalist, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2004 Promo Copy