[APWG] NEWS: Understanding social perceptions of invasive alien species

[Olivia Kwong]

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Understanding social perceptions of invasive alien species
Source: European Commission, Environment DG
Published Jan. 12, 2009

Almost all respondents to a stakeholder survey on invasive alien species 
(IAS) agreed that eradicating species with negative impacts is necessary. 
However, perceptions of what the main impacts and benefits of IAS are vary 
according to the stakeholders questioned. Such insights into social 
perceptions of wildlife can help inform effective conservation programmes.

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