Increase resilience of native communities to non-native invasive species

Approach

Tactics

Conduct aggressive integrated weed management in shrubland and grassland communities using biocontrols, restoration, and new technologies (e.g., black fingers of death).
Increase surveillance for non-native invasive species (e.g., white nose syndrome, zebra and quagga mussels, avian diseases such as West Nile virus and endoparasites) to identify and control outbreaks; conduct public education and outreach to reduce spread.

Sensitivity

• Invasion of non-native species may result in loss and/or alteration of native aquatic and terrestrial habitats.

Strategy

Maintain viable habitats and populations