News Archive: Report

“They Came from Climate Change!” a report by the National Wildlife Federation

They Came from Climate Change profiles seven species that are primed to expand in range, increase in toxicity, or grow in number due to warmer winters and a shift in seasons caused by global warming. Download: They Came from Climate Change If you like the B movie theme of the report, check out this short video:

Strategies for Effective Early Detection/Rapid Response Programs for Plant Pests and Pathogens

The Environmental Law Institute today announced the publication of “Strategies for Effective State Early Detection/Rapid Response Programs for Plant Pests and Pathogens,” a report by attorney Read Porter that assesses the utility of state early detection and rapid response (ED/RR) laws for identifying and stopping the spread of invasive plant pests and pathogens. The report [...]

Under Siege: Invasive Species on Military Bases (October 2005)

This report, published by the National Wildlife Federation, examines the impact of invasive alien species on the operations of the U.S. military. It includes case studies on twelve installations or bases run by the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy across the U.S. and its territories, along with a series of recommendations for future [...]

Small Island Developing States and Invasive Alien Species (2004)

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law, Defenders of Wildlife and the Nature Conservancy includes a series of briefing papers addressing key issues relevant to the control and management of invasive alien species in island settings. In addition to a general overview, the sections address: pathways and control measures; building capacity; the international [...]

NECIS Update December 2004

Monthly update on legislative, policy and other invasives issues for December 2004. Download necis_update_1204.PDF

NECIS Update October 2004

Monthly update on legislative, policy and other invasives issues for October 2004. Download necis_update_1004.pdf

Press Release – Scientists Warn that US Is Under Assault by Invasive Species

On the tenth anniversary of a landmark report on invasive species, a panel of national experts called progress in dealing with invasive species during the past decade woefully inadequate. Federal inaction has prompted 750 scientists and experts to sign a “Call to Action” urging Congress and the President to move immediately to prevent the further [...]