Assessing the geographic origin of the invasive grey squirrel using DNA sequencing: Implications for management strategies

Assessing the geographic origin of the invasive grey squirrel using DNA sequencing: Implications for management strategies

The invasive grey squirrel Sciurus carolinensis has become a major pest species causing negative effects to forestry and biodiversity. This study aims to assess the origin of grey squirrel within Cumbria using phylogeographic analysis to aid in management and control. The work reported analysed mito...

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Main Authors: Claire D. Stevenson-Holt, William Sinclair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Global Ecology and Conservation
Subjects:
Barriers
Climate change
Conduits, corridors
Habitat fragmentation
Landscape
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989414000675

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