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Threat Abatement Plan for Dieback caused by the root-rot fungus Phytophthora cinnamomi
Objective 2: Protect priority biodiversiObjective 2: Protect priority biodiversity assets through reducing the spread and mitigating the impacts of P. cinnamomi.
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Objective 2: Protect priority biodiversity assets through reducing the spread and mitigating the impacts of P. cinnamomi.
To direct the limited resources available for implementing threat abatement activities to the greatest benefit, this TAP directs action to safeguard priority biodiversity assets from the spread of P. cinnamomi both to them and within them. It also directs action to mitigate the impacts of P. cinnamomi on priority biodiversity assets.
| Action | Responsible party | Priority | Timeframe | Performance indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action 2.1Assess the appropriateness of registration of phosphite for management of P. cinnamomi in natural ecosystem contexts.If appropriate and feasible, initiate registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Management Authority. | State and territory governments | High priority | Short term | Phosphite is assessed for its appropriateness to be registered as a control method for Phytophthora dieback in natural systems.Required research is identified and conducted for registration (if appropriate).Process for registration of phosphite for national use in natural ecosystem contexts has commenced (if appropriate). |
| Action 2.2Implement control actions to protect priority biodiversity assets (as identified under Objective 1) from the impacts of P. cinnamomi. | Australian Government and state, territory and local governments | High priority | Ongoing | Quarantine and hygiene measures for priority biodiversity assets are implemented during the life of this TAP.Where suitable eradication, containment or control methods are applicable, these are implemented throughout the life of this TAP (e.g. eradicate small infestations to protect high value healthy catchments).Ex situ conservation of species at risk is undertaken at appropriate facilities that manage the risk of P. cinnamomi introduction. |
| Action 2.3Develop and implement practices to minimise the inadvertent spread of P. cinnamomi to priority biodiversity assets. | Australian Government, state, territory and local governments and relevant industries conducting high-risk activities (e.g. forestry, garden/nursery, road construction, recreation, mining and tourism) | High priority | Short term and ongoing | Risk reduction plans (prevention, impact reduction, containment, stakeholder engagement, communication materials including signage, monitoring) for priority protection areas and biodiversity assets are prepared.Implement a voluntary certification scheme Australia-wide for high risk materials such as nursery materials, soils, quarry products and road and track building material.Pathogen-tested raw materials, compliant with a best practice certification scheme, are used in high-risk infestation pathways such as soil and nursery materials. |