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The Global Invasive Species Database

The Global Invasive Species Database. Empowering practitioners. Michael Browne IUCN/ISSG, University of Auckland, NZ. http://www.issg.org/database. The Global Invasive Species Database:. A free, online, searchable database established in 2000

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The Global Invasive Species Database

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  1. The Global Invasive Species Database Empowering practitioners Michael Browne IUCN/ISSG, University of Auckland, NZ. http://www.issg.org/database

  2. The Global Invasive Species Database: • A free, online, searchable database established in 2000 • Contains authoritative information from experts around the world • Covers all types of species that negatively impact biodiversity • Developed and managed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) • 160 voluntary members in 40 countries

  3. Goals • To increase public awareness about invasive species • To facilitate effective prevention and management activities • by disseminating specialist’s knowledge and experience globally.

  4. The GISD serves a broad audience... • Land managers/practitioners • Border control/quarantine • Decision makers • Communities • Volunteers • Invasive species specialists • Some characteristics of this audience: • Secondary level of “Western” education • English as a 2nd or 3rd language • Little scientific training

  5. Our response – The GISD: • Identify core information elements • Collect data • Digitise and synthesize where necessary • Use plain English where possible • Review by experts • Deliver via • Internet / email • CD-ROM • Print

  6. The Global Invasive Species Database:http://www.issg.org/database

  7. Ecology page Basic characteristics, relationships, uses, expansion mechanisms, impacts, etc.

  8. Distribution page Global distribution and biostatus by country - Click on county to see country and sub-country records

  9. Management information page Collates generic as well as location-specific management information onto one page

  10. Contacts page: for access to expert advice References and links page

  11. Success due to: • IAS expertise and information shared freely • Support and advice • Programs and practitioners participation • Strong support from partners* Results: Growing public profile Used in training programs Used to leverage action Endorsements

  12. The Future • Ongoing population of the database (250 profiles) • Focus on management information • More information in non-English languages • CD-ROM in 2004 • Global master list of invasive species • Eradications register • Data sharing / GISIN I am interested in discussing our future plans with potential partners

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