Ecology Letters (2010) 13: 528–541 Abstract We review studies that address economically
optimal control of established invasive species. We describe three important components for …

There has been an increasingly prevalent message that data regarding costs must be
included in conservation planning activities to make cost-efficient decisions. Despite the …

Invasive species surveillance has typically been targeted to where the species is most likely
to occur. However, spatially varying environmental characteristics and land uses may affect …

Mesquite (Prosopis species) were introduced to South Africa to provide fodder and shade for
livestock, but some have become invasive, impacting on water and grazing resources …

Ecologists, land managers and policymakers continue to search for the most effective ways
to manage biological invasions. An emerging lesson is that proactive management can limit …

The tree Prosopis juliflora, introduced to Ethiopia in the 1970s to curb desertification, is
imposing significant ecosystem and socioeconomic challenges. The objectives of this study …

The increasing number of invasive species and their effects on wildlife conservation,
together with a lack of public resources, make it necessary to prioritize management actions …

A cascade of reviews and growing body of literature exists on forest invasion ecology, its
mechanism or causes; however, no review addressed the sustainable management of …

Panama disease, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4, is
considered to be one of the most severe threats facing the banana industry worldwide …

Removing pests from islands, and then kee** them pest free, is a common management
goal. Given that goal we face a decision: how much effort should we invest in quarantine to …