Risk assessments for non-native species
Webinar Details
When:
May 11, 2022 1:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:00 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Dr. Deah Lieurance - Extension Scientist, University of Florida
Virtual Event Format:
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Dr. Deah Lieurance (UF) will discuss risk assessments, how they relate to forest pests in the Southeast, and explore the potential ecological and economic impacts of these assessments.
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Risk assessments and analyses are decision support tools that identify potential invasive species and diagnose the invasion status of species already in the landscape. Dr. Deah Lieurance (UF) conducts research that aims to improve our ability to prevent biological invasions in the southeastern United States. Prevention is critical when considering the tremendous negative impacts invasive species have on natural areas, biodiversity, and economy. Dr. Lieurance's research strives to identify the species that pose the greatest threat before they arrive.
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