Diverse examples from managing invasive vertebrate species on inhabited islands of the United States. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Engeman, Richard M.; Avery, Michael L.; Shiels, Aaron B.; Berentsen, Are R.; VerCauteren, Kurt C.; Sugihara, Robert T.; Duffiney, Anthony G.; Clark, Craig S.; Eisemann, John D.
• Is Part Of: Australasian journal of environmental management. Volume 25:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 43
• Page End: 61
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Control -- eradication -- integrated pest management -- management objectives; Environmental policy -- New Zealand -- Periodicals; Environmental protection -- Australia -- Periodicals; Conservation of natural resources -- New Zealand -- Periodicals; Environmental protection -- New Zealand -- Periodicals; Conservation of natural resources -- Australia -- Periodicals; Environmental policy -- Australia -- Periodicals; Environmental protection -- Periodicals; 363.70099
• DOI: 10.1080/14486563.2017.1393466
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1448-6563

Abstract

ABSTRACT: A wide array of sizes, ecosystems, cultures, and invasive wildlife are represented among inhabited islands. Here, six cases from the United States of America (US) are selected to illustrate the high diversity of invasive animal management issues and objectives. We outline the background, define the problems and management objectives. We identify the management approaches and discuss the results and influences as they specifically relate to inhabited islands. The examples are: (1) Gambian giant pouched rats on Grassy Key, Florida; (2) coqui frogs on Kaua'i, Hawai'i; (3) feral swine on Cayo Costa Island, Florida; (4) rodents and monitor lizards on Cocos Island, Guam; (5) black spiny-tailed iguanas (ctenosaurs) on Gasparilla Island, Florida; and (6) mongooses on Puerto Rico. The outcomes of the programs are discussed, particularly in relation to the impact of human habitation on success.