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Appendix 6: Definition
of terms SSC/IUCN. 2000. IUCN Guidelines for the prevention of biodiversity loss caused by alien invasive species. Gland Switzerland. English version: http://iucn.org/themes/ssc/pubs/policy/invasivesEng.htm "Alien invasive
species" means an alien species which becomes established in
natural or semi-natural ecosystems or habitat, is an agent of change,
and threatens native biological diversity. "Alien species"
(non-native, non-indigenous, foreign, exotic) means a species, subspecies,
or lower taxon occurring outside of its natural range (past or present)
and dispersal potential (i.e. outside the range it occupies naturally
or could not occupy without direct or indirect introduction or care
by humans) and includes any part, gametes or propagule of such species
that might survive and subsequently reproduce. "Biological diversity"
(Biodiversity) means the variability among living organisms from all
sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic
ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this
includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems. "Biosecurity threats"
means those matters or activities which, individually or collectively,
may constitute a biological risk to the ecological welfare or to the
well-being of humans, animals or plants of a country. "Intentional introduction"
means an introduction made deliberately by humans, involving the purposeful
movement of a species outside of its natural range and dispersal potential.
(Such introductions may be authorised or unauthorised.) "Introduction"
means the movement, by human agency, of a species, subspecies, or lower
taxon (including any part, gametes or propagule that might survive and
subsequently reproduce) outside its natural range (past or present).
This movement can be either within a country or between countries. "Unintentional introduction"
means an unintended introduction made as a result of a species utilising
humans or human delivery systems as vectors for dispersal outside its
natural range. "Native species"(indigenous)
means a species, subspecies, or lower taxon, occurring within its natural
range (past or present) and dispersal potential (i.e. within the range
it occupies naturally or could occupy without direct or indirect introduction
or care by humans.) "Natural ecosystem"
means an ecosystem not perceptibly altered by humans. "Semi-natural ecosystem"
means an ecosystem which has been altered by human actions, but which
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