http://ipmsouth.com/2009/11/05/does-invasive-always-mean-bad/ Integrated Pest Management in the Southern Region Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:30:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://ipmsouth.com/2009/11/05/does-invasive-always-mean-bad/#comment-109 middle school math teacher Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:18:04 +0000 http://ipmsouth.wordpress.com/?p=107#comment-109 It will be considered good if the results (positive ones of course) outweighs the risks and it wouldn't cause too much disturbance to the ecological balance. One thing I know, in some aspects, invasive is not always bad and in most cases not even close to bad. Of course it has some risks and downsides but hey, if the positive effects are considerable then why not? It will be considered good if the results (positive ones of course) outweighs the risks and it wouldn’t cause too much disturbance to the ecological balance. One thing I know, in some aspects, invasive is not always bad and in most cases not even close to bad. Of course it has some risks and downsides but hey, if the positive effects are considerable then why not?

]]> http://ipmsouth.com/2009/11/05/does-invasive-always-mean-bad/#comment-17 Paul Smith Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:07:46 +0000 http://ipmsouth.wordpress.com/?p=107#comment-17 I do not agree with this article, particular in regards to saltcedar. While it states that the SWFC nests in this tree, it fails to tell you that the fitness of the SWFC in saltcedar dominated habitats is greatly reduced when compared to native willow habitats. Additionally, saltcedar leads to greater channelization of streams and rivers, having deleterious impacts on numerous endangered species, mainly fish and molluscs. I think that the idea presented here illustrates the dangers of the single species conservation approach. The reclamation, or rescue of a habitat, which would benefit the ecological community as a whole is ignored in favor of taking action based on one "flashy" species of interest. I do not agree with this article, particular in regards to saltcedar. While it states that the SWFC nests in this tree, it fails to tell you that the fitness of the SWFC in saltcedar dominated habitats is greatly reduced when compared to native willow habitats. Additionally, saltcedar leads to greater channelization of streams and rivers, having deleterious impacts on numerous endangered species, mainly fish and molluscs. I think that the idea presented here illustrates the dangers of the single species conservation approach. The reclamation, or rescue of a habitat, which would benefit the ecological community as a whole is ignored in favor of taking action based on one “flashy” species of interest.

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