1a. Introduction to Ecology

Questions to be asked

Should we try to eradicate invasive species?

• what are the costs/benefits of trying to eradicate invasive species?
• ex. European fire ant and American bullfrog are both invasive in the Vancouver area
• ex. Scotch Broom, Himalayan Blackberry and Japanese Knotweed in BC?
• how to eradicate? benefits to eradication? costs of eradication?
• How will atmospheric change affect primary production of terrestrial ecosystems?
  • How will increasing CO2 affect plant growth?
• Why is BC government killing 100s of wolves each year?
• Are North American birds declining? If so, why?
• Honey bees are exotic, have they contributed to the decline of our native bees?
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