already been invaded by non‐native plants can be restored to their natural state through
revegetation efforts and other means.
Restoration of land impacted by invasive species is an important step in the process.
Restoration properly implemented can help prevent invasive species from returning and
result in a thriving natural and native ecosystem. Key elements that lead to successful
restoration of land areas include:
Identify the project site location and its boundaries;
Evaluate site conditions;
Establish restoration site objectives;
Identify landscape restrictions;
Identify stressors that need to be controlled;
Identify native species to be introduced; and
Identify strategies for long‐term protection and management.
An important aspect of preventing and controlling invasive species and restoring native
vegetation is the need to conduct the efforts on a regional basis. Invasive species
management conducted in a smaller area without similar work performed in surrounding
areas is unlikely to be successful. In the case of FMR, efforts to manage invasive species
within the installation boundaries would have limited benefits unless the surrounding
land in Pinal County are also managed to reduce invasive species. There is no way to
establish barriers that would prevent invasive species spreading from off the installation
to land on FMR.
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