Human colonization of New Zealand has dramatically altered the resident biota, introduced numerous alien organisms to these once remote islands, and exported local species to the world. This book reviews invasions, investigates what controls the success of invaders and studies the consequences for ecosystems both on land and offshore. The book tests current theories about the success of invaders and evaluates principles for effective management of biological invasions worldwide.

"The aim of this publication is to probide a useful list of the principal pathogens that have been reported on forest and ornamental trees in New Zealand. It is intended for use by pathologists and foresters as a convenient reference to the causes of disease, to brief descriptions of the diseases, and to the relevant New Zealand literature ..."--Preface

International Review of Forestry Research, Volume 3 reviews some areas of forest science that are of growing importance. The book discusses the advances in poplar breeding; the economics of yield planning; and the mycorrhizal inoculation in afforestation. The text also describes the heart rots in living trees; and the biochemical approaches to forest genetics. People involved in forest research, silviculture, and populiculture will find the book invaluable.

"Fungi, a large and diverse group, occupy significant niches in virtually all wildlife habitats. This practical handbook provides information on the fungi commonly encountered on wood in New Zeland orests. Designed to allow easy identification of nearly 200 species, it is illustrated throughout by clear line drawings and some species are shown in colour plates ..."--P [4] of cover.