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Invasive Species Policy and COVID-19

ESA was pleased to welcome an esteemed panel to discuss a short history of policy and responses to previous invasive species on May 21st. The speakers discussed pathogens and how ecological research can inform policy and contribute knowledge to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.

Moderated by Jim Carlton, Williams College, Emeritus

Panel:
Dan Simberloff, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Laura Meyerson, University of Rhode Island
Nina Fefferman, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

See below for the a recording of the webinar:

History of invasion science

Rapid detection and early response to invasions

Biosecurity and policy

Additional resources