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Risk Assessment Database
Risk assessments identify, evaluate, and estimate the level of risk of a potential invasive species. They are an important tool in invasive species management, and are used to inform, prevent, prioritize, and respond.
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Economic Impacts
Invasive species incur direct and indirect cost to Canada’s forest and water ways. The ISC conducted an Ontario-wide survey to understand the cost of invasive species on municipalities and conservation authorities
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Municipal Assets
Invasive species impact infrastructure, urban ecosystems, the economy, and communities. Investments in prevention can have long-term economic benefits and help protect municipal assets.
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Species at Risk
Protecting ecosystems from degradation caused by invasive species can help protect species at risk and critical habitats. In 2019, the United Nations reported invasive alien species as a top-5 driver of species decline.
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Climate Change
Climate change can accelerate the introduction and spread of invasive species. Together, invasive species and climate change reduce ecosystem resilience and negatively impact biodiversity.