Idaho's 10 Year Strategic Plan for Biological Control of Noxious and Invasive Weeds 2008-2018

摘要

To facilitate the meaningful incorporation of biological control into long term integrated weed management throughout the State of Idaho. Biological control, or the use of an introduced organism to control another introduced organism, is one component of an Integrated Weed Management strategy commonly employed to mitigate the impact of invasive species throughout the country. Idahos 10 Year Strategic Plan for Biological Control of Noxious and Invasive Weeds provides a unifying vision for weed biological control efforts in the State of Idaho. This document was developed by the leading stakeholders in weed biological control implementation throughout the state. Prior to the development of this strategic plan, a directed approach to guide weed biological control as a management practice was not in existence. This document articulates a vision for achieving Idahos biological control of noxious and invasive weeds programs mission by identifying 5 program goals.