Title: ALIEN INVASIVE SPECIES IN SINGAPORE: AN INTRODUCTION, WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT STEPS
Abstract: The proliferation of alien invasive species is a serious global environmental concern. Not only are there negative consequences to the environment and to native habitats, but there are also heavy economic losses as well. The total annual economic loss caused by invasive species in these countries: the USA, South Africa, the UK, Brazil, and India, has been calculated to be 336 billion US dollars. The aim of this presentation is to inform the audience of the impact of alien invasive species on native habitats. The narrative revolves around these questions and concepts: What are alien invasive species? What are pioneer (also called early successional) species? How do invasive species negatively impact the environment? What are the characteristics of invasive species? How and why do alien species become invasive? The presentation will also touch on the topic of whether it is possible to screen plant species for their potential to become invasive. The presentation ends with two suggestions: (1) that we should study and learn more about how non-native species are interacting with our native species, i.e., how they are affecting our native habitats, and (2) that the topic of alien invasive species should be incorporated into as many environmental education programmes as possible, to raise awareness of this important topic.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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