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Submodule 7: Controlling Weeds
Who is responsible for controlling invasive plants?
There are several public and private agencies that have responsibilities related to the management of invasive plants. In this submodule, you will learn about public government agencies that have jurisdiction over the movement, management, monitoring, and legislation related to weeds. Below is a list that includes some of the duties delegated to specific segments of the government:
Federal government agencies are primarily charged with:
- Identify invasive plants that threaten native habitats and plant communities, agriculture, or the economy.
- Fund invasive plant research
- Control plant materials and wee control materials (such as biological control organisms and herbicides) entering the U.S.
- Keep records of the location of these materials after they enter the country
- Make public information about weed research
- Oversee weed management on federal lands
- Implement management program mandated by Congress
- Writing, disseminate and implementing effective weed control regulations
State Departments of Agriculture are primarily responsible for:
- Identify target weeds for each state
- Implement state weed laws and regulations
- Maintaining the environmental quality of the state
- Fund invasive plant research and information dissemination
- Regulate the importation of plants into the state
- Coordinate weed control efforts within the state.
State Universities are primarily responsible for:
- Conduct research on invasive plants in their state.
- Disseminate weed research and control information to state citizens.
- Partner with state, federal and local agencies in weed management efforts.
- Educate the public about weeds and weed control.
Now let’s look at some specific government agencies that are associated with invasive plant management.
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