Description
TitleNew Jersey Strategic Management Plan for Invasive Species
PublisherNew Jersey Invasive Species Council
Date Created2009
Subjectecosystems, ecology, fish, vegetation, animals, birds, wildlife, threatened species, habitats, biodiversity, invasive species, New Jersey
Extent220 p., charts, color photos
DescriptionNew Jersey has abundant biodiversity, natural resources and agricultural resources that are highly worth protecting for our citizens, both present and future. However, our natural and agricultural resources are being damaged by non-native, invasive species which are transforming our resources in undesirable ways. These animals, plants and pathogens are pervasive throughout the state, are steadily increasing in abundance and numbers of species, and already are imposing a significant cost to the public and private sectors. Further damage to our State's economy and ecology is inevitable if New Jersey does not take a proactive role toward managing invasive species. Thousands of non-native species have been introduced to our state. Although most non-native species do not become invasive or cause harm, the small percentage that do pose important threats to our environmental, economic and social welfare. The consensus of field scientists is that invasive plant species probably cover hundreds of thousands of acres in our state.
NoteThe Recommendations of the New Jersey Invasive Species Council to Governor Jon S. Corzine, Pursuant to New Jersey Executive Order #97
NoteVision Statement: "To reduce the impacts of invasive species on New Jersey's biodiversity, natural resources, agricultural resources and human health through prevention, control and restoration, and to prevent new invasive species from becoming established."
NotePurpose: This report and set of recommendations was produced pursuant to New Jersey Executive Order #97 which created the New Jersey Invasive Species Council with the charge of completing a comprehensive invasive species management plan for the State of New Jersey.
Data Life Cycle Event(s)
Date: 2010-01-11 00:00:00.0
Creator: Chris Masciangelo
CollectionNJEDL2
Organization NameNew Jersey Environmental Digital Library
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