Deriving efficient frontiers for effort allocation in the management of invasive species*

• DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8489.2010.00520.x
• Publication Date: 2011-01-04T10:02:12Z
• Authors: Oscar J. Cacho; Susan M. Hester
• Keywords: Resource Management

Invasive species cause significant losses through their effect on agriculture, human health and the environment. Their importance has increased with time owing to globalisation, as spread of invasive is facilitated by movement people, cargo genetic material around world. There a vast literature economics management. Here, we contribute this applying spatio‐temporal model allocation surveillance resources. We focus three questions regarding resource control newly discovered invasion: budget, which determines amount search effort available; duration program; in space. also explore complementary role passive members public. derive efficient frontiers for that represent trade‐off between cost probability eradication after inefficient strategies have been eliminated. use results illustrate how evaluate whether introduction desirable based probability. conclude discussing implications our findings design programs.