Forest Health Protection—Invasive Plants | |
Strategic Planning:Restoration:The Forest Service will restore or rehabilitate degraded areas to their proper ecological function following invasive species removal. Restoration is a vital component of an integrated invasive species management program. Since many invasive species, especially invasive plants, flourish on disturbed sites, site restoration after control is critical to preventing re-establishment and reducing long-term control costs. Nationally, one of the greatest obstacles to restoration has been the availability of native plant materials at affordable prices. The need for seed and other native plant materials to restore degraded sites, particularly after fire, flood, or, infestation by invasive species has been well documented. The Forest Service can increase its ability to provide the needed materials by cooperating with other agencies and the private sector to develop new sources of low-cost, effective native plant materials for restoration. |