Policy frameworks for the implementation of a classical biological control strategy: the Chinese experience.

Abstract

In Asia, China is one of several developing countries that have implemented active classical biological control programmes and achieved successes in their campaign against invasive species. Although classical biological control is still in its early stages in China, and many aspects including the policy framework need to be greatly improved, the experience that has been gained may be of value to other Asian countries. Certainly, China shares with them many similar social, political and scientific issues, in particular in the management of invasive species. The purposes of this chapter are: (i) to review the current status and impact of, and the constraints to providing solutions for invasive plants in China; (ii) to report China's experiences in classical biological control; and (iii) to review and assess the current policy framework in terms of its role in the implementation of a classical biological control strategy.