The National and Regional Weed Science Societies applaud the Department of the Interior’s efforts to develop a concise, yet comprehensive Invasive Species Strategic Plan. Invasive weeds are a significant problem with their potential roles in displacing native species, altering structure and function of ecosystems, disrupting natural and agricultural landscapes, and causing economic damage. Invasive weeds in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are estimated to cost nearly $30 billion per year.
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