Evaluating the policy to restrict the potentially invasive black carp (Mylopharyngodon Piceus): A decision protocol with assurance bonding

The introduction of potentially invasive species is a concern to the public and the aquaculture industry. Used to protect channel catfish from infectious trematode infestations, the non-indigenous black carp has been evaluated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and deemed potentially '...

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Published inJournal of environmental planning and management Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 153 - 162
Main Authors Thomas, Michael H., Hanson, Terrill R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 01.01.2007
Taylor and Francis Journals
Taylor & Francis Ltd
SeriesJournal of Environmental Planning and Management
Subjects
Aquaculture
Assurance
Carp
Catfish
Environmental change
Environmental management
Environmental planning
Environmental policy
Environmental protection
Freshwater
Ictalurus punctatus
Interstate commerce
Introduced species
Invasive species
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Nonnative species
Protocol
Resource management
Risk assessment
Studies
U.S.A
Wildlife
Wildlife management
United States > US
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Summary:The introduction of potentially invasive species is a concern to the public and the aquaculture industry. Used to protect channel catfish from infectious trematode infestations, the non-indigenous black carp has been evaluated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and deemed potentially 'injurious' under the terms of the Lacey Act. Consequently, the black carp may be restricted from interstate commerce and eventually removed from US waters. An alternative approach to evaluating the risks posed by invasive species is considered and compared to that used by the USFWS. Short of outright restriction, reasonable options for management of such invasive species probably exist, including better use of environmental assurance bonds and return-deposit models.
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ISSN:0964-0568
1360-0559
DOI:10.1080/09640560601048614