issg Database: Management and Information Links for Sonchus oleraceus

Sonchus oleraceus

Ecology Distribution Management
Info Impact
Info References
and Links Contacts

         Interim profile, incomplete information

         Location Specific Management Information
Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (sub-Antarctic)
Ecological impacts are unknown and monitoring is recommended (Varnham 2006).
Gough Is. (sub-Antarctic) (Saint Helena)
It is recommended in a mangagement plan that Sonchus oleraceus be weeded around the Meteorological Station on a regular basis.

         Management Resources/Links

1. Varnham, K. 2006. Non-native species in UK Overseas Territories: a review. JNCC Report 372. Peterborough: United Kingdom.
        Summary: This database compiles information on alien species from British Overseas Territories.
Available from: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-3634 [Accessed 16 May 2006]
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