Early detection and reporting of invasions requires the education, participation, and cooperation of specialists, resource users, and the general public. Assessments require accurate scientific information and reliable methods that are widely tested and accepted by practitioners. Invasions are contained, and eradicated where ever possible, and as soon as possible following establishment. All levels of government and certain private interests have well defined roles in the shared responsibility for reporting and assessing invasions. Since biological invasions are a global problem, documenting and assessing them requires international cooperation and information sharing.
Common standards govern the reporting, documentation and management of data on invasive species.
Ultimately the U.S. National Early Warning System for Invasive Plants will contain a number of elements that are implemented by different groups, organizations, or agencies. Early Detection Network. A volunteer network of people in each state who observe, study, and collect plants in the USA. - Actively Involved Field Scientists. Standardized information that should be included in reporting new plants. Incentives to encourage detection and reporting of new plants.