Risk analysis and management decisions for biological control agents: Perspectives from theoretical ecology

In this paper author briefly review established guidelines for environmental risk
assessments in general as well as the state of the science in risk assessment for biological agents proposed for release to control invasive plants. The specific scope of this document covers insects to be introduced for the biological control of invasive plants (i.e., weeds); this excludes biocontrol agents for insect and other pests
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Author goal is to provide independent scientific input for the formulation of methods and processes for risk analysis of biological control agents to ensure that the analytic processes used are firmly rooted in sound scientific principles.
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