[PCA] FW: action on invasive plant screening (Q-37)

[Andrea Kramer]

Help strengthen USDA screening of plant imports
California Invasive Plant Council



“While many countries have adopted protocols that protect their environment without unduly limiting free trade, the US system remains weak (see the National Plant Board's 2006 assessment<http://nationalplantboard.org/docs/PR%20Report%207-17-06.pdf>.) The USDA, which bears responsibility for screening plant imports, has released new "Q-37" guidelines for review, with comments due Oct. 21, 2009. Some will resist this proposal, so it is critical that natural resource managers voice their perspectives. Below are important actions you can take to encourage immediate action.”  See http://www.cal-ipc.org/policy/federal/Q37.php for more information.




Andrea T. Kramer, Ph.D.
Executive Director, U.S. Office
Botanic Gardens Conservation International
at Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022     USA

Tel: 1-847-835-6971
Fax: 1-847-835-5484
E-mail: andrea.kramer at bgci.org
Internet: www.bgci.org/usa

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