Executive Order 13751, Safeguarding Nation From Impacts of Invasive Species

Executive Order 13751, issued in 2016, ensures the faithful execution of the laws of the United States of America to prevent the introduction of invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

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and provide for their control, and to minimize the economic, plant, animal, ecological and human health impacts that invasive species cause.

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Executive Order 13751
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