Abstract
This chapter focuses on the spatial characteristics of invasive species management. Specifically, it looks at control of the spread of a species introduced to an area. It begins with a review of the emerging literature on the spatial economics of invasive species. The studies are reviewed in terms of their use of space: the inclusion of local heterogeneity and the analysis of a network of areas (i.e., two-patches versus multiple-patches). It is shown that most of the studies either focus on heterogeneity in simple landscapes with two patches, or on complex landscapes with multiple areas but ignoring spatial heterogeneity. The chapter develops a simple model to explore the role of spatial heterogeneity in invasive species management in a landscape with multiple areas. A final section recapitulates the main points and offers conclusions.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Bioinvasions and Globalization: Ecology, Economics, Management, and Policy |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780191721557 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780199560158 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biological invasions
- Invasive species
- Invasive species management
- Spatial economics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)