Strategic Plan

National Plant Board Strategic Plan

This strategic plan was created and approved by the board in August 2018 and guides the decisions of the National Plant Board.

Values that inform the strategic plan:

Achievement: Accomplish and promote the identified goals and objectives of the National Plant Board.

Communication: Provide for an open and timely exchange of information and ideas among all interested and affected parties.

Credibility: Maintain the National Plant Board as an accountable and trustworthy organization.

Equality and Fairness: Ensure just and impartial decision making to provide equal opportunity and unbiased treatment of all National Plant Board members.

Knowledge: Develop, acquire, and effectively use sound science-based information while employing innovative strategies and modern technologies.

Leadership:Provide clear direction, guidance, and support.

Teamwork: Accomplish tasks through member cooperation and effective partnerships. 

Goal 1: Provide a national forum to identify or respond to plant pest regulatory issues, solicit input, share information, and develop solutions.

Short term: Collect input from NPB members regionally and nationally on what they see as the most pressing plant pest, regulations, imports/exports and quarantine issues.

Long term:

  • Communicate and collaborate with agencies and organizations concerning identified issues.
  • Through collaboration provide solutions to identified issues.
  • Evaluate identified issues and develop responses and solutions to preempt future issues.
  • Regional officers will regularly engage their members to solicit input.