Introduced animals in Hawaii's natural areas

Author:

Stone, Charles P., Anderson, Stephen J.

Title:

Introduced animals in Hawaii's natural areas

Periodical:

Proceedings of the thirteenth vertebrate pest conference (1988)

Year:

1988

Subject:

Introduced species Island animals Alien species control Biological invasions

Summary:

The Hawaiian islands provide superlative examples of biological evolution and are perhaps the best sites in the world for biological invasions. Management of invertebrates in localized areas through use of chemicals is being attempted. Research on the long term effects of alien birds on native ecosystems is under way, but management currently is restricted to preservation of intact and large areas of native ecosystems. Black rats, small Indian mongooses, and feral cats are important invaders of natural areas in Hawaii. Research on ecology and control methods for all 3 species is under way. Ungulates have been the most prominent alien animals in Hawaii’s ecosystems. Successful control and even eradication of feral cattle, feral sheep, mouflon, feral goats, and feral pigs has been accomplished in many areas through systematic, long-term programs.

URL:

http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/vpcthirteen/28/

Collection:

Monographs