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Prepared by: Oregon Invasive Species Council

Forest managers frequently make decisions regarding the use of pesticides on forest lands. These decisions must be based not only on the effectiveness of these tools, but also on an understanding of the risks associated with their use. For the pesticides commonly used by the Forest Service in its management activities, Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments (HERAs) are prepared.

See also: Ecological Risk Screening Summaries for more species summaries

See also: Weed Resources for more risk assessments

See also: Weed Resources for more risk assessments

See also: Ecological Risk Screening Summaries for more species summaries

See also: Ecological Risk Screening Summaries for more species summaries

U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1251; Researched and funded by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

In a first-of-its-kind study for North America, scientists accumulated a list of potential invasive species for Florida, and researchers deemed 40 pose the greatest threat. A team of experts, led by University of Florida scientists, evaluated terrestrial, aquatic and marine species with characteristics that make them particularly adept at invasion. Their list includes 460 vertebrates, invertebrates, algae and plants.

The study, "Identifying invasive species threats, pathways, and impacts to improve biosecurity," was funded by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the UF/IFAS Dean for Research. It is published in the journal Ecosphere.

See also: Noxious Weeds Program Risk Assessments for more species

See also: Noxious Weeds Program Risk Assessments for more species