Environmental groups say the rule is a small but important step toward preventing entry of animal imports that pose significant risks to ecosystems and public safety. WASHINGTON (January 17, 2012)—Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued a final rule that will list four... [Continue Reading]
Invasive species are a harmful subset of non-native, introduced species that adversely affect native plants and animals, change how ecosystems work, carry diseases to wildlife, plants, or people, or cause other damage. Increasing globalization of our economy, with its extensive shipment of goods, brings...