NEMWI Releases Report on Best Approaches to Preventing Horticulture-Related Invasive Plant Pest Introductions
The Northeast-Midwest Institute has released "Certified: Feasibility of Audit-Based Certification to Prevent Invasive Plant Pests in the Horticulture Industry", a report exploring invasive plant pest prevention alternatives applicable to the nursery industry.  Invasive plant pests cause significant harm to the environment and economy, including the nursery industry, of the Northeast-Midwest region.  The report reviews the issues and options associated with plant pest certification in the United States, and recommends next steps. It is the culmination of a multi-stakeholder investigation led by John Peter Thompson and funded by the USDA APHIS.  The report is free and accessible here.

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