ABSTRACT
Invasions of nonindigenous species threaten native biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, animal and plant health, and human economies. The best solution is to prevent the introduction of exotic organisms; once introduced, however, eradication might be feasible. Even though the potential ecological and social ramifications of eradication projects make them controversial, these programs provide unique opportunities for experimental ecological studies. Chapters by three leading experts in invasion biology note that deciding whether to attempt eradication is not simple, and alternative approaches might be preferable in some situations.
