Overview
This beta test version demonstrates the major components of the Invasive Species Compendium on an innovative web platform, providing linkage through to the latest CAB Abstracts data on invasive species. The database contains around 1,500 species and is growing by the day.
The beta test version of the compendium is now available for evaluation by the Development Consortium and selected partners (click here to go to the beta site). CABI is continuing to develop the Invasive Species Compendium and will launch the finalised product towards the end of the year.
To see a short video about the Invasive Species Compendium click here
Why have we produced the Invasive Species Compendium?
In 2001, CABI’s Compendia Programme Consortia identified a need for a Compendium on Invasive Species in recognition of the threat posed by invasive species to the global economy and environment which coincided with a similar recognition by the US National Invasive Species Management Plan.
CABI’s long-standing expertise in invasive species makes us ideally placed to develop this resource, in partnership with other expert organisations; the US Department of Agriculture is a lead partner with CABI in the project.
We would like to thank the Development Consortium members for their help and guidance in creating this new resource:
Australia Group Membership (CRCNPB, GRDC, HAL, IACRC) / CABI / Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Canadian Forest Service / Canadian International Development Agency / FARA / Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute / Ministry of Agriculture, India / Mexico, National Health, Safety and Quality Service for Agri-Food (SENASICA) / Monsanto / Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation / Secretariat of the Pacific Community / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation / Syngenta Crop Production / UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) / UK Department for International Development (DFID) / US Agency for International Development / US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) / US Department of Agiriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) / US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) / US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (FS) / US Department of Agriculture, Invasive Species Coordination Program / US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service / USDA Rural Development / USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service / US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Who will use it?
The Invasive Species Compendium will be an essential tool for:
Researchers / Lecturers and students / Resource and environment managers in agriculture, forestry, rangeland, urban land, rivers, lakes and coastal waters / Policy makers, agricultural research centres and Extension officers / Quarantine officers / Crop protection and animal health practitioners (both public and private sector) / Weed specialists.
It is designed to help a wide variety of users to:
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Save time, by providing instant access to vital information
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Prepare lecture notes, reports, presentations and public information resources
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Compile maps, graphs and tables and perform statistical analyses
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Teach/train/study
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Advise others
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Carry out risk analysis
About the Compendia collection
CABI has been developing and providing compendia for over 15 years and has a wealth of experience in collating and editing information, presenting it through innovative software to provide an authoritative tool.
Compendia are encyclopaedic mixed-media resources that draw together scientific information on all aspects of a subject area. They are excellent research tools – saving time for researchers, students and practitioners.
To learn more about the Invasive Species Compendium project, and to comment on its design and scope, please contact us
You can download a pdf of our Invasive Species Compendium leaflet here
We invite you to join the Development Consortium to be part of this exciting project!
Benefits include a seat at the table to determine strategic direction / visibility as one of the developers.
For further information about Development Consortium membership, please contact Peter Scott by email p.scott@cabi.org or on +44 1491 832111
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