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The human dimensions of invasive woody plants
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| Author
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Binggelli, Pierre
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| Year
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2001
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| Keywords
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invasive woody plants, human activities, social and economic problems
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| Language
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English
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| Table of Contents
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Introduced woody plants
Historical perspective of plant introductions
Purpose of introductions of woody plants
People’s perception of exotic and invasive woody plant species
Impact of invasive woody plants on human activities
Temporal changes in socio-economic factors and species utilisation
Conflicts of interest
Conclusions
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| Abstract
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This review of the human dimensions of invasive woody plants investigates the history
and purposes of introductions, people’s perceptions of alien and invasive species and the
impact of invasives on human activities. A perusal of the literature indicates that all
aspects of the human dimensions of alien woody plants are highly varied and some are
still poorly documented. Changes in the usage of species over time as well as conflicts of
interest in relation to species introduction and biological control show that alien woody
plants cause social and economic problems and conflicts related to human activities.
These problems interact with a variety of human activities and these issues need to be
addressed with care.
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Yes
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