By: free_of_charge

free_of_charge — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:02:12 +0000

Thank for the comment Totunroz but I was referring to his last slide of the presentation where only 4 components where described!

By: totunroz

totunroz — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:56:12 +0000

There were actually 5 components of global change that favor the spread of invasive species. The one left out was overharvesting. It’s the perfect example of acting without thinking. We find something good for us, we move to exploit, it oblivious of the fact that it won’t last forever.

By: patagonia

patagonia — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:52:45 +0000

I really enjoyed your posting, especially the fist paragraph explaining the importance of media attention; it is something I hadnt thought of but is so true. costs, I can and must be presented in such a way that various aspects of the issue are highlighted that will trigger individuals various interests; ie. costs, enviornmental damage, health risks, agricultural damage. Another crucial and wonderful point you raised was that of how much we, the public need to know about species invasion. This issue was indirectly adressed during the lecuture and related to media attention; there is a lack of public awareness about the Canadian body that works to protect Canada from species invasions. It is not essential that the public/voters graspe the science behind species invasions, but they must know the treat is there. Furthermore, voters must be informed that the Food Agency of Canada to is Canadians first front againt invasive species is underpaid, overworked and understaffed; we have an election coming up but did anyone hear this issue on the candidates agendas?

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