Preventing the Next Plant Invasion: Opportunities and Challenges

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The webinar on the CAST paper, Invasive Plant Species Management: Risk Assessment and Strategies, provided an in-depth exploration of key methodologies, applications, and the overall impact of managing invasive plant species. The presentation highlighted prevention as the most effective and cost-efficient approach to addressing invasive species, despite the challenges in predicting which species pose significant threats. Experts discussed current limitations of risk assessment tools and shared insights valuable to policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, and other stakeholders. The session offered actionable recommendations for improving invasive species management strategies, emphasizing the need for collaborative and informed approaches in tackling this global issue.