Introduction Emergency response operations are most efficient if they are based on detailed knowledge of the life history, biology, ecology and susceptibility of the species to eradication and control measures. Species-specific Rapid Response Manuals (RRMs) have been prepared for several marine pests that the Consultative Committee on Introduced Marine Pest Emergencies (CCIMPE) has identified as being of national concern. During an emergency response, detailed technical information must be collected in the investigation phase of the response. At a minimum, information will be needed on: the nature of the pest, including its: taxonomy known distribution (global/Australian, native/non-native) life history and ecology environmental tolerances impact potential the pathways and vectors by which the species may be spread methods to prevent spread of the organism methods for undertaking surveys to: delimit established populations trace an incursion monitor the effectiveness of management measures methods to control or eradicate established populations in different marine environments federal, trial and territory legislation and policy relevant to emergency responses. This information must be assembled rapidly from reliable sources. Preference should be given to using primary sources of information, such as advice from scientists, engineers or other professionals with recognised expertise on the species or likely emergency operations, and from published, peer-reviewed literature. Reputable secondary sources of information, such as internet databases and literature may be used to ‘grey’ supplement this advice or to prepare summary information and plans for expert review. This document provides guidance on: types of information needed to determine an appropriate response to the suspicion or confirmation of incursion by Asterias amurensis types of expert advice that may need to be sought potential sources of information for preparing a response plan appropriate methods for containment, control and/or eradication of established populations.
Introduction Emergency response operations are most efficient if they are based on detailed knowledge of the life history, biology, ecology and susceptibility of the species to eradication and control measures. Species-specific Rapid Response Manuals (RRMs) have been prepared for several marine pests that the Consultative Committee on Introduced Marine Pest Emergencies (CCIMPE) has identified as being of national concern. During an emergency response, detailed technical information must be collected in the investigation phase of the response. At a minimum, information will be needed on: the nature of the pest, including its: taxonomy known distribution (global/Australian, native/non-native) life history and ecology environmental tolerances impact potential the pathways and vectors by which the species may be spread methods to prevent spread of the organism methods for undertaking surveys to: delimit established populations trace an incursion monitor the effectiveness of management measures methods to control or eradicate established populations in different marine environments federal, and territory legislation and policy relevant to emergency responses. This information must be assembled rapidly from reliable sources. Preference should be given to using primary sources of information, such as advice from scientists, engineers or other professionals with recognised expertise on the species or likely emergency operations, and from published, peer-reviewed literature. Reputable secondary sources of information, such as internet databases and ‘grey’ literature may be used to supplement this advice or to prepare summary information and plans for expert review. This document provides guidance on: types of information needed to determine an appropriate response to the suspicion or confirmation of incursion by Asterias amurensis types of expert advice that may need to be sought potential sources of information for preparing a response plan appropriate methods for containment, control and/or eradication of established populations. trial
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