Reviewed by Mary Strother Retired Science Teacher Some of the
greatest damage to habitats in the last three centuries has come
not from human explorers but from invasions of exotic species.
Kudzu, zebra mussels, and Asian longhorned beetles have all
devastated natural populations. Invasion Ecology gives teachers
and students the scientific background to study invasive species
and understand their impact. By studying the topics of
populations, communities, and ecosystem ecology, students will
be prepared to find solutions for environmental problems.
Invasion Ecology provides background and quantitative techniques
that can be used in general ecology coursework or research
specific to invasive species. Quadrat and transect surveys are
appropriate for population studies from middle school through
college. Procedures are also included for observational studies
and collections. The text could also be used as a module in
other science courses or as a resource for student research
projects. The authors do not assume