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Invasive Species And Public Investment In The Green Economy, Invasive Species Advisory Committee
Invasive Species And Public Investment In The Green Economy, Invasive Species Advisory Committee
National Invasive Species Council
Invasive Species and Public Investment in the Green Economy, approved by ISAC on June 24, 2010
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Invasive species are intricately linked to the economy. Trade, travel, and transport facilitate their spread. Invasive species management requires extensive human and financial resources. The impacts of invasive species can substantially undermine economic growth and sustainable development. United States Executive Order (EO) 13112 defines invasive species as “alien [non-native] species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health” and states that Federal agencies should …“not authorize, fund, or carry out actions that are likely …