Assessment BriefYou are a consultant charged with investigating a problematic non-native invasive species (NNIS) of your choice and write a concise report (1800 words 10%). For this report I would like to focus the research of feral pigs as an invasive species in the state of Louisiana. While also at times referring to feral pigs on a national scale. It is best that you have a defined geographical location to consider the impacts of your NNIS given that impacts can be specific to localised ecological communities (ie. Scotland is too wide a focus, Glasgow would be better!). Management of INNS can also be specific to a particular area or region. It is too broad to consider the impact of x species in Europe or Asia given the range of diversity of different ecosystems/habitats and potential impacts/management approaches. Focus on a particular catchment/ region/ location/ defined geographical area at a reasonable scale – this means that impacts and management are more targeted. What core information should I include? Your report should include sections on the following: Introduction and aims of the reporto Species you are investigating and why it is problem and where of the species (use a photo to help) Native range and non-native distribution (maps/figures are useful remember to describe what the reader islooking at) Natural control of species in native range (natural predators/diseases that check the species in check? Habitatrequirements, etc.) Pathway(s) to non-native country/region you are investigating Types of habitats colonised in non-native range (is it restricted by any environmental conditions in non-nativerange?) Impact on host biodiversity/environment (what impacts are there on native species or habitats? Does it havean impact on ecosystem services?) Potential economic impact (this could include impacts on recreation/cost of treatment/impact on othervaluable biodiversity with an economic value, etc.) Possible management techniques for control Conclusion References (not included in word count) If you find that there are limited academic papers relating to your location, then research what impacts and management have been identified in other (similar) places that could be used as potential impacts or possible management approaches.
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