Low The reduction in Largely The following recommendations are provided in the case that the biodiversity of unknown in there is an increase in this KTP. Australian native region Research identify that are or are likely to be affected by – and flora due fire ants, specifically areas that have threatened biodiversity to the red susceptible to fire ants. imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Control Strategies identify areas that most require – management and select control strategies most effective to (fire ant) eradicate (Serena & Soderquist 1995). Low Dieback caused Largely Quarantine monitor plant material entering NSW that has – by the root-rot unknown in the potential to be infected by the pathogen, specifically in fungus region areas with high biodiversity and conservation value. (Phytophthora Environment Australia 2001b) cinnamomi) Low The biological Cane The following recommendations are provided in the case that effects, including uncommon in there is an increase in this KTP. lethal toxic region. Research conduct research into control methods (for – ingestion, caused example biological) that will eradicate the Cane Toad and by Cane Toads reduce their rapid spread. (Department of Environment and (Bufo marinus) Resource Management 2011) N/A Invasion of N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region northern Australia by Gamba Grass and other introduced grasses N/A Incidental catch N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region (or bycatch) of seabirds during oceanic longline fishing operations N/A Incidental catch N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region (bycatch) of Sea Turtle during coastal operations within Australian waters north of 28 degrees South N/A Predation by N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region exotic rats on Australian offshore islands of less than 1,000 km2 (100,000 ha) N/A Loss of N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region biodiversity and ecosystem integrity following invasion by the Yellow Crazy Ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean
Low The reduction in the biodiversity of Australian native and flora due to the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta (fire ant) Largely unknown in region The following recommendations are provided in the case that there is an increase in this KTP. Research – identify that are or are likely to be affected by fire ants, specifically areas that have threatened biodiversity susceptible to fire ants. Control Strategies – identify areas that most require management and select control strategies most effective to eradicate (Serena & Soderquist 1995). Low Dieback caused by the root-rot fungus (Phytophthora cinnamomi) Largely unknown in region Quarantine – monitor plant material entering NSW that has the potential to be infected by the pathogen, specifically in areas with high biodiversity and conservation value. Environment Australia 2001b) Low The biological effects, including lethal toxic ingestion, caused by Cane Toads (Bufo marinus) Cane uncommon in region. The following recommendations are provided in the case that there is an increase in this KTP. Research – conduct research into control methods (for example biological) that will eradicate the Cane Toad and reduce their rapid spread. (Department of Environment and Resource Management 2011) N/A Invasion of northern Australia by Gamba Grass and other introduced grasses N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region N/A Incidental catch (or bycatch) of seabirds during oceanic longline fishing operations N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region N/A Incidental catch (bycatch) of Sea Turtle during coastal operations within Australian waters north of 28 degrees South N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region N/A Predation by exotic rats on Australian offshore islands of less than 1,000 km2 (100,000 ha) N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region N/A Loss of biodiversity and ecosystem integrity following invasion by the Yellow Crazy Ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean N/A Not applicable. Outside Lower Hunter region
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