Risky Business: Invasive species management on National Forests: A review and summary of needed changes in current plans, policies and programs

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Risky Business: Invasive species management on National Forests:
A review and summary of needed changes in current plans, policies and programs


February, 2001
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By
George Wooten, Jr.
Botanist
PO Box 501
Twisp, WA 98856
509-997-6010
Marlene Renwyck
Botanist

Prepared for
Kettle Range Conservation Group
P.O. Box 150
Republic, WA 99166 Spokane, WA 99201
509-775-2667
www.kettlerange.org
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We graciously acknowledge the support provided in the preparation and publication of this report by:
The Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation
The Bullitt Foundation

Opinions expressed in the report do not necessarily reflect the views of the supporting foundations.

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(Entire document - 146 pages) Risky Business - Cover, Title Page, Photo Page, Table of Contents, Abstract, Executive Summary, Introduction, Main document - 6 chapters, Acronyms, References, & Appendix A & B Risky-business.pdf (718K)
Executive Summary only Exec-only.pdf (21K)
Exec-only.doc (49K)
(First part of document) Cover, Title Page, Photo Page, Table of Contents, Abstract, Executive Summary, Introduction, Background Exec-int.pdf (203K)
Exec-int.doc (1.2Mb)
(Second part of document) Table of contents, Abstract, Introduction, Main document - 6 chapters, Acronyms, References, & Appendix A & B TOC-main.pdf (533K)
TOC-main.doc (686K)
References only Refsonly.pdf (72K)
Refsonly.doc (116K)
Recommendations - A list of all recommendations presented in the report grouped by chapter Solutions.pdf (36K)
Solutions.doc (80K)

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Table of Contents Executive Summary
Abstract
Document conventions
Introduction
Photo Illustrations
Chapter 1. Policies


A. Policies and plans need clearly defined goals and objectives linked to performance measures.
B. Projects and plans must incorporate measurable standards and guidelines.
C. Programs must be held accountable to budgets.
D. Policies, plans, and programs need adjustments based on periodic evaluations.

Chapter 2. Disclosure
A. Planning documents must disclose all potential significant impacts.
B. Projects must have goals that accomplish a stated need.
C. All planning documents must address the impacts of invasive species.
D. Decisions must be subject to public review and appeal.

Chapter 3. Adverse impacts
A. Adverse impacts of chemicals on human health.
B. Adverse impacts of chemicals on the environment.
C. Stringent safety precautions for handling chemicals should be followed.
D. Treatments should receive adequate public notification.

Chapter 4. Monitoring and reporting
A. Monitoring should be included in all projects with invasive species impacts.
B. Monitoring procedures.
C. Mitigation procedures must include implementation monitoring.

Chapter 5. Prevention of weed invasions
A. Preventive measures must receive high priority.
B. Programs need to incorporate comprehensive prevention strategies.

Chapter 6. Education and research

Acronyms

References

Appendix A. Management strategies and paradigms

Appendix B. Chemical safety considerations

Summary of Recommendations