[MPWG] Screening for Invasive Species Could Save U.S. Billions

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

Hello Bob and Melinda!

Glad to see the list come alive!  While this discussion is going on over 
our Medicinal Plant Working Group list, I thought you'd be interestesd in 
seeing a posting (below) that just went out over the Alien Plan Working 
Group list the other day. 

Also, don't forget to participate in the electronic discussion that 
spurred this conversation - that discussion is being hosted by the USDA 
at: <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/Q37/revision.html>

-Patricia

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 750
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276
Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural 
resources.
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Screening for Invasive Species Could Save U.S. Billions
By: Union of Concerned Scientists
Published: Dec 19, 2006 at 07:18

A new study shows that screening for potentially harmful foreign plant 
species before they are imported is more economically beneficial than 
fighting them after they take root in new areas. Because the United States 

has no screening program for invasive species, the study focuses on 
Australia and finds that their prevention efforts pay for themselves with 
reduced economic damage in just over ten years and result in up to $1.8 
billion in savings over 50 years.

For the full article text: 
http://www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/article_47776.shtml

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