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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