FHTET Biological Control Program The FHTET biological control
program (FHTET-BC) is part of the broader Forest Service’s
National Strategy and Implementation Plan for Invasive Species
Management as well as regional plans dealing with invasive
species (e.g. Forest Service Non-native Species Eastern Plan).
The focus of the FHTET-BC is to demonstrate a strong leadership
role in the development and implementation of biological control
technologies to manage wide spread infestations of invasive
species and to use biological control as a viable component for
integrated invasive pest management efforts. FHTET-BC program
benefits resource managers by providing assistance in: -
Increased awareness of scientific information, technology, and
implementation of biological control via publications and FHTET-
sponsored workshops/meetings - More coordinated and focused
funding for biological control. - Form partnerships and
coordinate the development and implementation of biological
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