 Early Detection
The Forest Service works with APHIS and other partners to detect the majority of new invasive species infestations and support the infrastructure necessary to rapidly contain or eradicate these infestations.
When new invasive species infestations are detected, a quick and coordinated containment and eradication response can reduce environmental impacts and prevent the long-term commitment of agency resources. Rapid response to new infestations results in lower cost and less resource damage than implementing a long-term control program after the species is established. In many cases small, seemingly innocuous, populations of invasive plant species left untreated have now become large components of forest operations, reducing the effectiveness of other forest management activities. Early detection of new infestations requires vigilance and regular monitoring of the managed area and surrounding landscape.
The Forest Service is well suited to improve its early detection capabilities through the collaborative efforts of various agency programs, our field offices, and our partners. We will be proactive in developing networks to detect invasive species before they are established at ports of entry and other likely sites for establishment of new invasive species. We will use all available means, working with APHIS and other partners, to contain and eradicate invasive species when they are first detected in the United States, and when new populations of other established invasive pests are found.
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