Government as necessary. environment funding programs. Objective 3: Communication and training There are limited options for managing Phytophthora infestations, so preventing its spread is vital. As the cumulative impacts of Phytophthora dieback cause further permanent damage to Australian landscapes, it is increasingly important to reinvigorate concern and publicise the importance of spread minimisation. National coordination and sharing of state/regional communications approaches can help lift awareness of this threat to a higher level. This should include clear communication to land managers and land users of: the approach adopted in this TAP • the scale of the threat to biodiversity posed by P. cinnamomi and other Phytophthora species • the priority biodiversity assets that need protection • the tools and practices that will minimise the inadvertent spread of P. cinnamomi • the necessity for land managers in conservation, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, and • resources to be trained to an appropriate level in the science and management of P. cinnamomi the need for integration of P. cinnamomi management, education and training with natural • resource management activities. A number of networks of conservation groups and researchers with an interest in P. cinnamomi already exist. Networks such as the Dieback Working Group, Project Dieback in Western Australia, Leave No Trace Australia and the Australian Network for Plant Conservation can assist in communicating developments in the management of P. cinnamomi, host susceptibility and other issues. The appointment of a Dieback Coordinator to relevant local government areas may also assist in providing guidance and coordination for dieback matters at the local and regional scale. Action Responsible Priority Timeframe Performance indicators party Action 3.1 Australian High priority Medium term Responsible parties work Government and and ongoing together towards a coordinated Develop and state and territory communications strategy to raise implement a national governments awareness of the threat communications nationally. strategy to raise awareness of the Effective communication actions threat of Phytophthora are progressed during the life of dieback and the the TAP. importance of Research and findings are preventing spread. assessed, documented and Determine communicated to stakeholders. stakeholders, key
Government environment funding programs. as necessary. Objective 3: Communication and training There are limited options for managing Phytophthora infestations, so preventing its spread is vital. As the cumulative impacts of Phytophthora dieback cause further permanent damage to Australian landscapes, it is increasingly important to reinvigorate concern and publicise the importance of spread minimisation. National coordination and sharing of state/regional communications approaches can help lift awareness of this threat to a higher level. This should include clear communication to land managers and land users of: • the approach adopted in this TAP • the scale of the threat to biodiversity posed by P. cinnamomi and other Phytophthora species • the priority biodiversity assets that need protection • the tools and practices that will minimise the inadvertent spread of P. cinnamomi • the necessity for land managers in conservation, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, and resources to be trained to an appropriate level in the science and management of P. cinnamomi • the need for integration of P. cinnamomi management, education and training with natural resource management activities. A number of networks of conservation groups and researchers with an interest in P. cinnamomi already exist. Networks such as the Dieback Working Group, Project Dieback in Western Australia, Leave No Trace Australia and the Australian Network for Plant Conservation can assist in communicating developments in the management of P. cinnamomi, host susceptibility and other issues. The appointment of a Dieback Coordinator to relevant local government areas may also assist in providing guidance and coordination for dieback matters at the local and regional scale. Action Responsible party Priority Timeframe Performance indicators Action 3.1 Develop and implement a national communications strategy to raise awareness of the threat of Phytophthora dieback and the importance of preventing spread. Determine stakeholders, key Australian Government and state and territory governments High priority Medium term and ongoing Responsible parties work together towards a coordinated communications strategy to raise awareness of the threat nationally. Effective communication actions are progressed during the life of the TAP. Research and findings are assessed, documented and communicated to stakeholders.
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