The fight against an invasive vine, big leaf Merremia peltata. Vatthe Conservation Area, Santo, Vanuatu. Melanesian Geo. Issue 8. April-June 2012. Pages 28-31

Location

SPREP LIBRARY

Author(s)

Maturin. Sue

Publisher

Melanesian Geo Publications

Publication Year:

2012

Publication Place

East Honiara, Solomon Islands

Physical Description:

44p. : ill. (col.) ;

Call Number

[EL]

Relevant Countries

Vanuatu

Material Type

Article

Language

English

Record ID:

333

Legacy PEIN ID:

80641

General Notes

Online only

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Available online

Subject Heading(s)

Invasive species - Plants & animals - Melanesia

Invasive vine - Merremia pletata - Vanuatu

Abstract

Vatthe the largest Conservation Area, and the most extensive lowland alluvial forest left in Vanuatu, is under threat from an invasive vine, big leaf (Merremia peltata), which is causing the death of large numbers of canopy trees.

Species:

Merremia peltata (Big leaf )

Theme(s):

Problem definition, Prioritisation, Decision-making

Research on priorities

Digital Copy

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Series Title

Melanesian Geo, Issue 8, April - June 2012