Christopher Evans

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Affiliation

University of Illinois

Title/Position

Forestry Extension and Research Specialist

Publications as Author

March 27, 2024
Issue Paper

Preventing the Next Plant Invasion: Opportunities and Challenges

This paper explores the invasion process, pathways of introduction, and the role of risk assessment in preventing future invasions. It reviews qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative risk assessment approaches, their applications in regulatory and non-regulatory contexts, and associated tools used in the United States and internationally.