The Nature Conservancy provides science-based information that governments and policymakers need to make informed decisions about combating invasive species. Our scientific assessments determine the extent and nature of invasions and focus prevention and control efforts on the most damaging invaders. In South America we are rolling out an invasive species database developed in partnership with the Universidad del Sur in Argentina. Countries including Chile, Paraguay, Ecuador and Brazil have adopted the database and are using it to carry out national inventories. The information gathered is providing governments with a nation-wide understanding of the impact of invasive species in their countries. The findings pave the way for new policies and legislation to combat the problem, for example, banning the sale of certain invasive plants. Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): © Marci Eggers/TNC (invasive brachiaria grass in Brazil);© John Randall (purple loosestrife); © TNC/CLIRSEN (remote sensing). |
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