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Noxious Times: Invasive Species

Article in Noxious Times, a quarterly publication of CINWCC
"Invasive Species: Problems and Solutions in an International Context" Volume 3, No. 4, Spring 2001
Jamie K. Reaser, Assistant Director for International Policy, Science and Cooperation, National Invasive Species Council

  • Invasive species are a result of globalization. Through the global market, invasive species introductions have increased exponentially.
  • The United States must take an international perspective in it's approach to invasive species policies.
  • Problem that only a few other countries have well coordinated policies in controlling the spread of invasive species

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