The Speed of Invasion: Rates of Spread for Thirteen Exotic Forest Insects and Diseases
Invasive, exotic insects and diseases have a devastating effect on North American forests. The rate of spread, or range expansion, is one of the main determinants of an invasive organism’s impact, and can play a major role in structuring management response options. To better understand how exotic o...
Main Author: | |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2016-05-01
|
Series: | Forests |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/7/5/99 |