| Abstract: | In order to be effective, information must be placed in the proper context and organized in a manner that is logical and (preferably) standardized. Recently, invasive alien species (IAS) scientists have begun to create online networks to share their information concerning IAS prevention and control. At a special networking session at the Beijing International Symposium on Biological Invasions, an online Eastern Asia-North American IAS Information Network (EA-NA Network) was proposed. To prepare for the development of this network, and to provide models for other regional collaborations, we compare four examples of global, regional, and national online IAS information networks: the Global Invasive Species Information Network, the Invasives Information Network of the Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network, the Chinese Species Information System, and the Invasive Species Information Node of the US National Biological Information Infrastructure. We conclude that IAS networks require a common goal, dedicated leaders, effective communication, and broad endorsement, in order to obtain sustainable, long-term funding and long-term stability. They need to start small, use the experience of other networks, partner with others, and showcase benefits. Global integration and synergy among invasive species networks will succeed with contributions from both the top-down and the bottom-up. ?? 2006 Springer. |
| Genre: | Conference Paper |
| ProdID: | 70028372 |
| Citation Author: | Simpson, A.; Sellers, E.; Grosse, A.; Xie, Y. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Biological Invasions |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Essential elements of online information networks on invasive alien species; 2006; Conference Paper; Biological Invasions; Simpson, A.; Sellers, E.; Grosse, A.; Xie, Y. |
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| Text: | Essential elements of online information networks on invasive alien species; 2006; Conference Paper; Biological Invasions; Simpson, A.; Sellers, E.; Grosse, A.; Xie, Y. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-005-5850-1 |
| Date Other: | Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00 -0600 |
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