Invasive Aliens - The Plants and Animals From Over There That Are Over Here

A history of plant and animal invaders and forces that have overrun the ecosystems of the British countryside, from rabbits to rhododendrons. Similar in scope to "Guns, Germs & Steel".

About the author

Dan Eatherley is a British naturalist, writer and environmental consultant. Since 1995 he has made wildlife documentaries for the BBC with Sir David Attenborough; written on natural history and science for outlets such as Scientific American, New Scientist, BBC Wildlife, the Guardian and the New York Post; and conducted many technical and market research projects on environmental sustainability issues for the UK government, the European Commission and the UN Environment Programme.

Summary

‘The story of “invasive species” is really the story of human history, and Eatherley tells it with great verve … Fascinating’ Daily Telegraph A unique history of plant and animal invaders of the British isles spanning thousands of years of arrivals and escapes, as well as defences mounted and a look to the future.

Foreword

The Plants and Animals From Over There That Are Over Here - The Sunday Times, Telegraph and Waterstones Book of the Year

Product details

• Authors: Dan Eatherley, Eatherley Dan
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9780008262785
• ISBN: 978-0-00-826278-5
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; European History, SCIENCE / Natural History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Agribusiness, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Wildlife: general interest, PETS / Rabbits, Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc