International Programs News A look at the particular susceptibility of Pacific Island ecosystems to invasive species.
Big Island Invasive Species Committee Progress reports and meeting notes from BIISC regarding work in eliminating invasive species from Hawaii, USA.
Invasivespecies.gov A comprehensive, online information system that facilitates access to and exchange of invasive species data and resources by researchers, scientists, and concerned citizens. USA only.
IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group The ISSG aims to reduce threats to natural ecosystems and the native species they contain - by increasing awareness of invasions, and of ways to prevent, control, or eradicate them.
The Institute for Biological Invasions Provides access to a searchable database of literature, links to other important invasive species sites, and monthly exotic species profiles.
Invasive Species Program - U.S. Fish and Wildlife The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Information Management System for Invasive Species APHIS Raleigh Plant Protection Center. Site has information on noxious weeds, non-indigenous arthropods that have been introduced into North America, and other invasive species regulated by the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site A national information center that contains a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions across the country on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species found in the Great Lakes.
Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) A voluntary partnership of private, government, and non-profit organizations organized to prevent new pest species from becoming established in Maui County and to stop established pests from spreading wherever possible.
Exotic Introductions Chapter 9 of "Biodiversity and Conservation" by Peter J. Bryant. Textbook discussion of exotic species and their ecological impacts, with hyperlinks to other information on the Internet.
Fact Sheet - Invasive Species Ecological Society of America fact sheet about invasive species and their environmental and economic impacts. [PDF format]
Introduced Species in the UK A look at the invasive species that have become established in the British isles over the past three hundred years.
Invasive Species Fact Sheet - Weeds Gone Wild Describes the impact of invasive plants and aquatic species in the U.S., and Department of the Interior efforts to combat their introduction and spread.
Global Invasive Species Database Describes invasive microorganisms, invertebrates, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and plants, including their biology, ecology, geography, and eradication and control. Information from experts on biological invasion.
Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) An international team of biologists, natural resource managers, economists, and policy makers is organizing to prepare a global strategy for addressing the invasive species problems.
Harmful Non-Native Species: Issues for Congress Congressional Research Service Issue Brief made available by The Committee For The National Institute For The Environment which deals with whose responsibility it is to ensure the economic and ecological integrity of the nation in response to multi-billion dollar threats posed by harmful nonnative species.
