Species-based management at a local or landscape 
level, which includes surveillance, early detection and 
rapid response, eradication, containment and widespread 
control (including biological control), and can be 
applied throughout the biological invasion process (well 
established) {5.3.1.2, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5}.
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BACKGROUND
C. Invasive alien species and their negative impacts can 
be prevented and mitigated through effective management