2014 – 2019
FOR THE BURDEKIN DRY TROPICS NRM REGION
REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This document was developed by the Regional Pest Management Group and produced by NQ Dry Tropics with the support of the Queensland Government. NQ Dry Tropics would like to acknowledge the following organisations for their contribution: Barcaldine Regional Council Burdekin Shire Council Charters Towers Regional Council Isaac Regional Council Palm Island Aboriginal Council Townsville City Council Whitsunday Regional Council Biosecurity Queensland Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Regional Landcare Images courtesy of Greg Calvert and Chris Gardiner View this document online. Enter Regional Pest Management into the search facility at wiki.nqdrytropics.com.au Copyright 2014 NQ Dry Tropics Ltd Published by NQ Dry Tropics Ltd trading as NQ Dry Tropics The Copyright Act 1968 permits fair dealing for study research, news reporting, criticism or review. Selected passages, tables or diagrams may be reproduced for such purposes provided acknowledgment of the source is included. Major extracts of the entire document may not be reproduced by any process without the written permission of the Chief Executive Officer, NQ Dry Tropics. Please reference as: NQ Dry Tropics 2014, Regional Pest Management Strategy for the Burdekin Dry Tropics, NQ Dry Tropics, Townsville. Important Disclaimer: NQ Dry Tropics has compiled this strategy in good faith. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete or unable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or action must therefore be made on that information without seeking prior expert professional, scientific and technical advice.
FOREWoRD 2 Regional Pest Management Group
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Introduction 3 Background 4 FOUR PILLARS APPROACH
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Regional Pest Management Group Terms of Reference
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Prioritisation Framework
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To the extent permitted by law, NQ Dry Tropics (including its employees, board members and consultants) excludes all liability to any person for any consequences, including but not limited to all losses, damages, costs, expenses and any other compensation arising directly or indirectly from
Appendix I: Priority Species and Alert Species in categorised lifeforms
using this publication (in part or in whole) and any information or material contained in it.
Appendix II: Prioritisation Tool
FOREWORD Pest plants and animals are a serious threat to our region’s economic,
animal priorities and the efforts required to effectively manage them.
social and environmental sustainability. They adversely affect the
Recognising that any strategy needs to quickly adapt to emerging
healthy function of ecosystems, reduce primary industry productivity
priorities and opportunities, this document is being developed and
and profitability, and can have significant impacts on a raft of social,
maintained within a web based environment.
recreational and health values.
Pest plant and animal issues do not exist in isolation from broader
In contrast to the enormous costs of pest plants and animals, the
land and water management considerations. This year, NQ Dry Tropics
resources available for their management are limited. Collaboration
has commenced a process that will see the development of a revised
and alignment of effort are key to ensuring that we maximise the value
Natural Resource Management Plan for the region. Through this
of those resources.
process, this Regional Pest Management Strategy will be linked to
In 2008, NQ Dry Tropics facilitated a process that brought together
broader land and water management goals and activities.
a number of the regional players in pest management; including
NQ Dry Tropics is proud of what has been achieved by the Regional
infrastructure managers, and local and state government. An early
Pest Management Group. But the task of delivering against the
product of that process was the Burdekin region’s first Regional Pest
Strategy goes beyond the Group and requires broad support from
Management Strategy. Since then, NQ Dry Tropics has continued
other organisations, agencies and community groups. Therefore,
to provide support and stewardship to both the Strategy and the
I extend an invitation to anyone interested in exploring how they
Regional Pest Management Group.
might support this Strategy to contact our Regional Pest
The Regional Pest Management Group has remained committed to a
Management Group.
regional process that is both strategic and collaborative. As part of that
Dr Scott Crawford
ongoing commitment, the Group, with support from NQ Dry Tropics,
CEO
has updated the Regional Pest Management Strategy. This revised
NQ Dry Tropics
Strategy (2014 - 2019) continues to refine the region’s pest plant and
REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT GROUP VISION Burdekin Dry Tropics natural, economic and social values are enhanced and protected by managing pest species through cooperative partnerships.
MISSION To reduce the impacts of pest species on the whole of landscape within the Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM region.
PRINCIPLES FOR BEST PRACTICE MANAGEMENT • We adopt a whole of landscape or nil tenure approach to management. • Prevention and early intervention are the most cost effective management techniques. • Coordination is among all levels of government and in partnership with industry, land and water managers and the community. • It is important to involve all major interest groups when dealing with the pest management issue. • Effective management requires capacity building across all stakeholder groups. • Invasive species cause unacceptable damage to natural, social and economic values.
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INTRODUCTION Pest management is an important natural resource management and regional economy issue. Pest management on private and public land is important socially, economically and environmentally for preservation of our natural resources, rural industries and community values. The Burdekin Dry Tropics natural resource management region, covering an area of approximately 146,000 square kilometres, is made up of numerous areas, assets and industries of considerable environmental and economic significance. Most of the region is managed for beef cattle grazing, however the region is known as the most
The importance of pest management is recognised at both a national and state level. The Australian Pest Animal Strategy, the Australian Weeds Strategy,
More specifically, the objectives of the Regional Strategy are to: • develop regionally relevant and
the Queensland Weeds Strategy and
important pest management goals,
the Queensland Land Protection (Pest
objectives and outcomes;
and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 provide guidance on the control and reduction of pests in Queensland. While the Commonwealth and state governments have provided a broad strategic direction for pest management, there is a need to convert this intent into on-ground action. Many organisations, groups and landholders are actively undertaking pest management work, some with individual plans and schedules. This Strategy is designed to guide a regional investment towards on-ground pest management activities within species based prioritised areas within the Burdekin
• form the basis of developing regionally prioritised pest management projects aimed at delivering a reduction of strategically important pest infestations; and • be used by regional organisations to guide more detailed pest management planning and operational pest management activity schedules.
The outcomes sought from the Regional Strategy are to: • support the development and
Dry Tropics region.
delivery of regionally strategic pest
vegetable growing centre in Australia.
Developed by members of the
The region also includes internationally
an increase in economic, environmental
Burdekin Dry Tropics Regional Pest
recognised wetlands and tropical savannas,
and social values through pest control
Management Group, the Strategy reflects
providing habitat for many local and
and knowledge transfer.
the Commonwealth and State pest
migratory species which rely on the health
management intent, interpreting this intent
of the system.
at a regional level for landholders and
productive sugarcane and largest winter
Pest plants and animals have considerable impact on these natural and economic values. Pest plants are actively invading the region’s waterways and wetlands, resulting in a reduction in the number and diversity of native plant species. Pest animals can damage waterways and wetlands, destroy native habitat and predate on native species. Plant pests and animals are an increasing cost and resource drain for government, community and industry, impacting on cropping systems through competition. Pest animals predate and transmit disease to both livestock and native fauna affecting animal resilience and production output. This is felt strongly through family livelihoods and the local rural economies of our region.
organisations that have a role in local and regional pest management for biodiversity and local economy outcomes. The Strategy is not designed to contain detailed information on all invasive pest plants and animals in the region. Instead, it should assist stakeholders to work collaboratively on regionally important pest projects to deliver positive pest management outcomes at a local level.
management projects which result in
• increase the number of pest management projects which involve more than one organisation; • inform local government pest management plans in the region; • become a reference document which translates Commonwealth and State pest management intent at the Burdekin Dry Tropics region level.
The Regional Strategy has a five year operating period from 2014 to 2019. The Regional Pest Management Group will assist with the coordination and implementation of this strategy, but its success will ultimately rely on the will, dedication and commitment of all landholders, land managers and stakeholders in the region.
“This strategy is designed to guide a regional investment towards on-ground pest management activities within species based prioritised areas within the Burdekin Dry Tropics region.”
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BACKGROUND AN INTEGRATED STRATEGY
The Regional Pest Management Strategy is intended to consolidate the pest management issues of the region and align with all current local, state and national plans. The Strategy also recognises and compliments all adjoining and overlapping pest management strategies/plans, activities and programs, paying particular attention to
National Stream National Pest Strategies Targeted national priority programs (WoNS), (4TW)
State Stream Queensland Legislation Queensland Pest Strategies
Local Government Area Pest Management Plans for their importance in regulating and providing local detail. On-ground pest
Queensland Government Policy on the Management of Pests on State Land
management activities implemented under this Strategy will build on existing pest management programs. The diagram below has been adapted from the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Resource Management
State agency and public utility Pest Management Plans
BURDEKIN DRY TROPICS REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Adjoining area Regional Pest Management Strategies
Pest Management Plan 2010 to illustrate the context of the Regional Strategy to state, national and local influence.
Local Stream Local Government Area Pest Management Plans Landholder Pest Management Plans
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THE FOUR PILLARS APPROACH THE STRATEGY FOR PROMOTING STRONG AND LASTING REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT IS BUILT ON FOUR PILLARS:
1. INTEGRATED STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION AND PLANNING 2. REGIONAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION 3. RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICE 4. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS / CAPACITY BUILDING These pillars or thematic areas provide a foundation for the development of four specific five-year goals aimed at increasing the capacity of the management group in achieving long-term outcomes for the region.
VISION
MISSION
BURDEKIN DRY TROPICS NATURAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUES ARE ENHANCED AND PROTECTED BY MANAGING PEST SPECIES THROUGH COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS.
TO REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF PEST SPECIES ON THE WHOLE OF LANDSCAPE WITHIN THE BURDEKIN DRY TROPICS NRM REGION.
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Research and best practice
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Community education and awareness/ capacity building
5 YEAR GOALS
Regional project development and implementation
Better participation and cooperation between all stakeholders is achieved for regionally focussed pest management activities.
Strategic and robust regional pest management projects are identified, developed and implemented.
Leadership in the development of best management practice for pest management.
The community is more aware of pest species issues and has an increased capacity to perform integrated management techniques.
OBJECTIVES
Integrated stakeholder coordination and planning
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ACTIONS
PILLARS
1. Better participation and cooperation between all stakeholders is achieved for regionally focussed pest management activities. 2. Strategic and robust regional pest management projects are identified, developed and implemented. 3. Leadership in the development of best management practice for pest management. 4. The community is more aware of invasive pest issues and has an increased capacity to perform integrated management techniques.
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GOAL1
BETTER PARTICIPATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN ALL STAKEHOLDERS IS ACHIEVED FOR REGIONALLY FOCUSSED PEST MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
OBJECTIVE
ACTION 1.1.1 Continue the Regional Pest Management Group ensuring adequate representation by key stakeholders at meetings.
1.1 Increased regional collaboration between stakeholders
1.1.2 Identify and develop opportunities to share resources (people, information and equipment) across the regions. 1.1.3 Collaborate across borders of management to support and extend local programs in the use of compliance, resources and awareness raising to reduce the spread of priority species into weed free zones. 1.2.1 Commit to sharing information of planned major control activities at least one month prior to the activity.
1.2 Increased coordination across individual projects and activities
1.2.2 Review and update the inter-governmental compliance MOUs and implement better regulatory strategies to achieve higher compliance across the pest distribution. 1.2.3 Assist and advise Local Government Authorities on declaration of non-declared pests under the Local Government Act 2009 to facilitate management.
1.3 Improved integration of activities and acquired knowledge regionally
1.3.1 Provide opportunities for collection and sharing of data of new and emerging pest species. 1.3.2 Coordinate and assist Local Government Authorities to ensure that the development and lease approvals process necessitates the inclusion of weed eradication and control methods in development applications and leases. 1.3.3 Establish links with marine and coastal management programs.
GOAL 2
STRATEGIC AND ROBUST REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT PROJECTS ARE IDENTIFIED, DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED.
OBJECTIVE
ACTION 2.1.1 Review and critically evaluate reports, papers and other information helping set the context for the management of the Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM region as a landscape system.
2.1 Identify regional project opportunities
2.1.2 Use geospatial data to map significant natural, economic and social assets at a regional scale for use in prioritising activities. 2.1.3 Use current pest distribution geospatial data and knowledge to prioritise activities. Identify gaps in both data collection and analysis and build systems to increase the long-term capacity to collect and analyse new information supporting adaptive management and predictive modelling methods. 2.1.4 Develop and use prioritising criteria to identify strategic investment areas within the landscape. 2.2.1 Using the key principles for pest management and our current knowledge, develop new and evaluate existing project plans to create a pipeline of projects for implementation. 2.2.2 Identify local pest management projects and activities that would benefit a broader landscape area if expanded across the limitations set by jurisdictional boundaries.
2.2 Develop a pipeline of regional projects
2.2.3 Develop and implement weed hygiene protocols and programs based on an evaluation of present weed hygiene facility effectiveness. 2.2.4 Seek opportunities to increase weed hygiene facilities both within and bordering the Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM region with partner organisations. 2.2.5 Support Traditional Owners’ meaningful work and connection with country through involvement in developing and delivering projects. 2.3.1 Implement strategic and robust regional pest management projects with efficient use of time
2.3 Implement strategic and robust regional projects and monitor performance
and resources. 2.3.2 Actively monitor and review project outcomes against project objectives to enable adaptive management and increase future project development. 2.3.3 Promote the Queensland Weed Spread Prevention Strategy (Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries, 2008) through the use of weed hygiene declarations as either a carbon copy book or similar.
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GOAL 3
LEADERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR PEST MANAGEMENT.
OBJECTIVE
ACTION 3.1.1 Develop and maintain a communication link with research organisations i.e. CSIRO, TWRC, JCU and CRC
3.1 Regional research network
and identify collaborative research opportunities through these partnerships. 3.1.2 Use regional, inter-regional, state, federal and international networks to provide guidance and support for determining and working on research priorities for innovative outcomes. 3.2.1 Trial innovative management techniques through project activities and demonstration sites to find new
3.2 Trial and Demonstrate
solutions for pest plants and animals management. 3.2.2 Support new technologies, methods and tools which align with the key principles for pest management. 3.2.3 Evaluate outcomes from trial activities at Regional Pest Management Group meetings. 3.3.1 Produce material for the extension of best practice management outcomes and maintain a knowledge
3.3 Information is available
base or hub for community access and extension. 3.3.2 Ensure research outcomes are accepted and communicated to stakeholders, interest groups and the community through inclusion in planned events, field days, forums, workshops and shed talks. 3.4.1 Lead a proactive approach towards smarter pest management by demonstrating improved outcomes.
3.4 Implementing change
3.4.2 Put into practice work methods which facilitate a rapid response to new high priority pest incursions. 3.4.3 Update and extend the range of best practice management guidelines, techniques and knowledge for the Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM region.
GOAL 4
THE COMMUNITY IS MORE AWARE OF PEST SPECIES ISSUES AND HAS AN INCREASED CAPACITY TO PERFORM INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES.
OBJECTIVE
ACTION 4.1.1 To coordinate the delivery of community events which promote pest management such as the Dry Tropics Pest Advisory Forum and field days. 4.1.2 To support and have presence at community events which enable the promotion of best practice pest management (BMP). 4.1.3 Hold targeted workshops to encourage property scale participation in pest plant management across boundaries at a landscape level and including Traditional Owner groups.
4.1 Awareness raising, extension and education
4.1.4 Collaboratively develop and coordinate educational materials and methods to raise awareness of pest plant and animal management with a focus on areas such as rural, urban and peri-urban communities. 4.1.5 Work with the horticulture, nursery and garden industry to identify emerging pest plants and prevent the local importation, sale and spread. 4.1.6 Ensure regulatory responsibilities relating to pest and weed management are better understood within the community and develop and implement systems to achieve compliance of pest control activities. 4.1.7 Promote pest management issues amongst Traditional Owner groups. 4.1.8 Communicate with industry, government and landholder groups to facilitate coordinated action.
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REGIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT GROUP TERMS OF REFERENCE CORE AGENCIES
OTHER SUPPORTING AGENCIES
Barcaldine Regional Council
Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare
Burdekin Shire Council
Dalrymple Landcare Committee
Charters Towers Regional Council
Powerlink/Energex
Isaac Regional Council
Lower Burdekin Landcare Association
Ongoing from the term of the existing
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
Greening Australia
strategy. Thereafter in five-year cycles
Townsville City Council
Conservation Volunteers
Whitsunday Regional Council
Australian Government Department of Defence
MEMBERSHIP
Flinders Shire Council
Queensland Rail and Horizon
Membership consists of a nominated
Tablelands Regional Council
Ergon Energy
representative from organisations with an
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
SunWater
interest in pest management within the
Biosecurity Queensland
AgForce
NQ Dry Tropics
Growcom
Regional Strategy and play an active role
Queensland Parks and
Burdekin Productivity Services
in attending meetings and other events.
Wildlife Service
Other land managers have been listed who
Queensland Department of
we identify play a role in supporting the
Transport and Main Roads
PURPOSE To work together to achieve the outcomes of the Strategy.
TERM
linked to the Strategy revision.
Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM region. Core members are responsible for delivering the
delivery through collaborative involvement, providing advice and sharing resources when required (this list is not exhaustive).
Regional Traditional Owner groups
Canegrowers Burdekin Bowen Integrated Floodplain Management Advisory Committee (BBIFMAC)
Regional Landcare groups
Desert Uplands Committee Central Highlands Regional Resources Use Planning Cooperative (CHRRUP) Mining and coal seam gas sector representatives
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THE GROUP IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY GROUP WILL COMMIT TO:
MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY GROUP WILL EXPECT:
• implementing the actions of the Strategy.
• attending scheduled group meetings and
• that each member will be provided with
• fostering collaboration. • advocating the successful adoption and delivery of the Strategy. • maintaining focus on the agreed scope, outcomes and benefits of the Strategy. • monitoring and annually (May–June) reviewing actions, projects and assumptions in order to adapt to changing conditions in funding and knowledge.
nominating a proxy in absence. • championing the Regional Pest Management Strategy and its actions within and outside of the organisations that are represented. • ensuring information is disseminated across all group members. • making timely decisions and taking appropriate actions.
complete, accurate and meaningful information in a timely manner. • to be given reasonable time to make key decisions. • to be alerted to potential risks and issues that could impact projects, as they arise. • open and honest discussions, without resorting to any misleading assertions.
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MEETINGS There will be four meetings per calendar year, held in the second week of February, May, August and November. Meetings may be postponed up to five weeks from the date initially set before cancellation must occur, with agenda items carrying over to the next meeting. Due to the large travelling distances across the region for meetings it is not expected that everyone will be able to attend each meeting. Therefore to promote participation, the use of methods such as webinars and teleconferencing are acceptable. Furthermore, the location will be cycled through the geographical area to include Townsville, Bowen, Charters Towers, Ayr and Alpha/Moranbah (determined at the end of each meeting). There will be a standing list of agenda items at each meeting. One meeting per year will be nominated to focus on reporting and evaluation of projects and actions. Project planning may also be a focus area within one meeting each year but is dependent on needs.
MONITORING, EVALUATION, REPORTING AND IMPROVEMENT (MERI)
The Regional Pest Management Strategy MERI Plan provides an opportunity for the Regional Pest Management Group to develop and detail projects, identify risks and share achievements and lessons learned with itself and the broader community. The process for reporting is as follows: 1. A regional project is developed: resources required and risks of delivery are identified and documented.
GOVERNANCE The group structure consists of a Chair, Secretary and representatives from organisations with interests in pest plant and animal management within the Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM region. Experts in this field from outside the region can be invited to attend if requested. Elections for the
2. During the project delivery, details of the progress are tabled at quarterly meetings of the Regional Pest Management Group by the project leader. The project leader is the agency who is most responsible for the project and the risks of the project failing. 3. A report is produced at the end of the project delivery by the project leader and collectively analysed by the group for achievements and lessons which could help in the development of future projects. Further project reports from stakeholders can be analysed in the same way.
position of Secretary and Chair will happen
Evaluation questions are to be developed for each objective around the
annually. Their role is to keep the meetings
following aspects:
open, transparent and well documented. The Secretary will schedule meetings, arrange minutes and maintain communication between meetings. The Chair will run the meetings and facilitate decisions within meetings. Voting has historically not been necessary to make decisions, however in such a case a quorum of 50 per cent plus 1 (one) attending the meeting will be used to resolve issues.
a. EFFECTIVENESS for example, did we do what we said we would do? Numbers of projects approved, events held, people engaged etc. b. EFFICIENCY for example, how efficiently did we do it? Did we make best use of time and resources? c. APPROPRIATENESS for example, was it the right thing to do? Was there something else we should have done instead that would have delivered a better result and got us closer to our goal? d. IMPACT for example, what difference did we make? What actual changes
Voting will be by show of hands and
occurred? How much of the change can be attributed directly to the
recorded by the Secretary without names in
Regional Pest Management Strategy?
the minutes.
e. SUSTAINABILITY for example, what mechanisms have we put in place so that, if our funding stopped tomorrow, the outcomes would still be met? E.g. empowering/motivating landholders to continue work without us. Also consider this question when writing actions for the Regional Pest Management Strategy.
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PRIORITISATION FRAMEWORK This framework is used to assist in developing regional projects to implement strategic pest management activities, extension, research and demonstration in priority locations, thus representing best possible investment value. Prioritisation is separated into two phases, one being a species risk assessment and the second a prioritisation tool used to determine targeted investment in a location/s where pest management will be resourced.
PHASE 1 — SPECIES RISK ASSESSMENT PRIORITY SPECIES TABLES For a plant or animal species to become an alert or priority it must qualify a regional risk assesment. This revision carries forward all species determined in the 2009 species risk assessment and consultation process. Alert species will become Priority following a discovery in our region and subsequent herbariam validation. These species are listed in the tables provided from page 12 and will be reviewed and updated periodically following the discovery of new incursions and changes in legislative priority. Further information on the risk assessment process can be found in section 3 of the 2009-13 Regional Pest Management Strategy.
ALERT SPECIES TABLES The alert list identifies species which are not known to exist in the Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM region but pose a risk of establishing. These species should be eradicated if detected and reported to the Regional Pest Management Group. Species have been assigned a level of risk based on proximity, habitat preferences and known impact. Low risk species have been excluded from these tables.
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PHASE 2 — PRIORITISATION FRAMEWORK The group recognises the current framework as a three-step process involving the sequence of planning, prioritisation and implementation. This is an adaptive framework which will improve over time through monitoring and collective evaluation of the process. In the future we hope to develop a zoned and proactive planning tool based on the principles of pest management similar to that of our northern adjoining region.
FRAMEWORK MODEL FOR DECISION MAKING STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
A project idea or concept is put forward
Further project scoping is undertaken to
A project leader, timelines, activities,
at a Regional Pest Management
gather more information, helping inform
resources and further group responsibilities
Group meeting for further discussion.
the use of a prioritisation tool (appendix)
will be determined at this stage. Once
Stakeholders will then test that the broad
for this process. This tool has been
resources are identified, an investment
project concept aligns with the principles
carefully developed to ensure each project
of funding can be detailed and sought
and goals of the Group.
is tested for its strategic use of community
after. The rollout of the project will
resources and contribution to better
involve group monitoring, evaluation
long-term outcomes.
and reporting to ensure effective and efficient use of resources is maintained and adaptive management is enabled during implementation. The learnings from each project will inform the development of further projects to meet regional outcomes.
STEP ONE Project inception & scoping
STEP TWO Project prioritisation
STEP THREE Project development & implementations
Project idea proposed
Priority species
Determine project activities, timelines and resources
Strategic location
Determine project leader and group responsibilities
Level of impact on regional assets
Funding investment detailed and requested if required
Stakeholders, community and resources available
Monitor the effective and efficient use of resources
Project location/s and objectives determined
End of project report group evaluation
Determine the trigger for action
Determine pest species or asset/s
Alignment to RPMS principles and goals
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APPENDIX APPENDIX I: PRIORITY SPECIES AND ALERT SPECIES IN CATEGORISED LIFEFORMS
PRIORITY SPECIES Trees
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
Miconia
Miconia sp.
Class 1
Chinee apple
Ziziphus mauritiana
Class 2
Pond apple
Annona glabra
Class 2 WoNS
Mesquites
Prosopis glandulosa, P. pallida and P. velutina
Class 2 WoNS
Prickly acacia
Acacia nilotica (Vachellia nilotica)
Class 2 WoNS
Parkinsonia
Parkinsonia aculeata
Class 2 WoNS
African tulip tree
Spathodea campanulata
Class 3
Broad-leaved Pepper Tree
Schinus terebinthifolius
Class 3
Athel pine
Tamarix aphylla
Class 3 WoNS
Yellow guava
Psidium guajava
Environmental Weed
Mimosa
Acacia farnesiana syn. Vachellia farnesiana v. nilotica
Not Declared
ALERT SPECIES Trees
COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
RISK OF INVASION
Madras thorn
Pithecellobium dulce
Class 1
Medium
Other Acacias non-
Acacia sp. Other than Acacia nilotica
Class 1
High
indigenous to Australia
and Acacia farnesiana
Mexican bean tree
Cecropia peltata
Class 1, WoNS
High
High priority in adjacent regions Camphor laurel
Cinnamomum camphora
Class 3, High priority in
High
adjacent regions Harungana
Harungana madagascariensis
Class 3, High priority in
High
adjacent regions Triplaris / Mulato tree
Triplaris surinamensis
High priority in adjacent regions
High
Panama rubber
Castilla elastica
High priority in adjacent regions
High
Mesquites
All Prosopis sp. and hybrids other than
Class 1, WoNS
High
Prosopis glandulosa, Prosopis pallida and Prosopis velutina
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PRIORITY SPECIES
Shrubs & small trees COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
White Ball acacia
Acaciella glauca (syn. A. angustissima)
Class 1
Siam weed
Chromolaena odorata
Class 1
Grey Willow
Salix spp. other than S babylonica S. x calodendron,
Class 1
S. x reichardtii and S. chilensis syn. S. humboldtiana Giant sensitive plant
Mimosa diplotricha var. diplotricha
Class 2
Sicklepods
Senna obtusifolia, Senna hirsuta and Senna tora
Class 2
Bellyache bush
Jatropha gossypiifolia
Class 2 WoNS
Rubber vine
Cryptostegia grandiflora
Class 2 WoNS
Yellow oleander
Cascabela thevetiana (syn.Theretia peruviana)
Class 3
Lantana
Lantana camara
Class 3 WoNS
Leucaena
Leucaena leucocephala
Environmental Weed
Grewia
Grewia asiatica
Environmental Weed
Snake weed
Stachytarpheta spp.
Environmental Weed
Noogoora burr
Xanthium occidentale
Environmental Weed
Chinese lantern
Dichrostachys cinerea
Not declared
ALERT SPECIES
Shrubs & small trees COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
RISK OF INVASION
Spiked pepper
Piper aduncum
Class 1
High
Christ’s thorn
Ziziphus spina-christi
Class 1
High
Koster’s Curse
Clidemia hirta
Class 1, present in adjacent
High
regions Mimosa pigra
Mimosa pigra
Class 1, present in adjacent
High
regions Red sesbania
Sesbania punicea
Class 1
High
African boxthorn
Lycium ferocissimum
Class 2
Medium
Annual ragweed
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Class 2
High
Fireweed
Senecio madagascariensis
Class 2, WoNs
High
Badhara bush
Gmelina elliptica
Class 1, High priority in adjacent
Medium
regions Giant bramble
Rubus alceifolius
High priority in adjacent regions
High
Mysore thorn
Caesalpinia decapetala
High priority in adjacent regions
High
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PRIORITY SPECIES
Grasses & sedges COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
Hymenachne
Hymenachne amplexicaulis
Class 2 WoNS
American rat’s tail grass
Sporobolus jacquemontii
Class 2
Giant Parramatta grass
Sporobolus fertilis
Class 2
Giant rat’s tail grass
Sporobolus pyramidalis and S. natalensis
Class 2
Gamba grass
Andropogon gayanus
Class 2 WoNS
African fountain grass
Pennisetum setaceum
Class 3
Bamboo
Phyllostachys sp. and Bambusa sp.
Class 2
Parramatta grass
Sporobolus africanus
Class 2
Pennisetum / Elephant grass
Pennisetum purpureum
Environmental Weed
Swamp foxtail
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Environmental Weed
Itch grass
Rottboellia cochinchinensis
Locally Declared BSC LGA
Johnson grass
Sorghum halepense
Not Declared
Kyasuma grass
Cenchrus pedicellatus
Not Declared
Navua sedge
Cyperus aromaticus
Environmental Weed
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PRIORITY SPECIES Forbs & cacti COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
Prickly pear
Opuntia monacantha, O. stricta, O. tomentosa
Class 2
Mother–of–millions
Bryophyllum delagoense (syn. B.tubiflorum,
Class 2
Kalanchoe delagoensis), Bryophyllum x houghtonii (syn.B.daigremontianum x B.delagoense, Kalanchoe x houghtonii) Parthenium weed
Parthenium hysterophorus
Class 2 WoNS
Singapore daisy
Sphagneticola trilobata syn. Wedelia trilobate
Class 3
Knob weed
Hyptis capitata
Environmental Weed
Harrissia cactus
H. martinii, H. tortuosa and H. pomanesis syn.
Class 2
Cereus pomanensis
ALERT SPECIES Forbs & Cacti COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
RISK OF INVASION
Kochia
Kochia scoparia syn. Bassia scoparia
Class 1
Medium
Red witch weed
Striga asiatica
Class 1
High, new addition
Peruvian primrose bush
Ludwigia peruviana
Class 1
High
Prickly pears
Opuntia sp. other than O. ficus-indica,
Class 1
High
O. stricta, O. aurantiaca, O. monacantha. O.tomentosa and O. streptacantha Venezuelan pokeweed
Phytolacca rivinoides
High priority in adjacent regions
High
Mist flower
Ageratina riparia
High priority in adjacent regions
High
Harrisia cactus
Harrisia sp. syn. Eriocereus spp. Other
Class 1
Medium
High
than H. martinin, H. tortuosa and H. pomanensis syn. Cereus pomanensis Lion’s tail
Leonotis nepetifolia
High priority in adjacent regions
Porcupine flower
Barleria prionitis
Not Declared
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PRIORITY SPECIES Water Plants COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
Glush weed
Hygrophila costata
Class 1
Limnocharis
Limnocharis flava
Class 1
Water mimosa
Neptunia oleracea and N. plena
Class 1
Water lettuce
Pistia stratiotes
Class 2
Salvinia
Salvinia molesta
Class 2 WoNS
Water hyacinth
Eichhornia crassipes
Class 2 WoNS
Cabomba
Cabomba caroliniana
Class 2 WoNS
Arrowhead
Sagittaria platyphylla
WoNS
ALERT SPECIES Water Plants COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
RISK OF INVASION
Eurasian water milfoil
Myriophyllum spicatum
Class 1
Low
Senegal tea
Gymnocoronis spilanthoides
Class 1
High
Lagarosiphon
Lagarosiphon major
Class 1
Medium
Alligator weed
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Class 1, WoNS, High priority
High
adjacent regions Anchored water hyacinth
Eichhornia azurea
Not Declared
High
Brillantaisia
Brillantaisia lamium
Not Declared
High
Salvinias
Salvinia sp. other than S. molesta
Not Declared
Low
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PRIORITY SPECIES
Climbers & creepers COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
Thunbergia
Thunbergia annua, T fragrans and T laurifolia
Class 1
Blue trumpet vine
Thunbergia grandiflora
Class 2
Dutchman’s pipe (exotics)
Aristolochia spp.
Class 3
Cat’s claw creeper
Macfadyena unguis-cati
Class 3 WoNS
Basket asparagus fern
Asparagus aethiopicus
Class 3 WoNS
ALERT SPECIES
Climbers & creepers COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
RISK OF INVASION
Mikania vine
Mikania micrantha
Class 1, Present in adjacent regions
High
Kudzu
Pueraria montana var. lobata Syn.
Class 2, Present in adjacent region
High
P. lobata, P. triloba Chinese violet
Asystasia gangetica
Environmental Weed
High
Hiptage
Hiptage benghalensis
Present in adjacent regions
High
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PRIORITY SPECIES Mammals COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
Feral Pig
Sus scrofa
Class 2
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
Class 2
Feral Deer (Chital)
Axis axis
Class 2
Feral Deer (Russa)
Cervus timorensis
Class 2
Feral Goat
Capra hircus
Class 2
European Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Class 2
Feral Cat
Felis catus
Class 2
Wild dog / dingo
Canis familiaris
Class 2
PRIORITY SPECIES
Fish & Invertebrates COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
STATUS
European Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Noxious
Mosquito fish
Gambusia holbrooki
Noxious
Mozambique mouthbreeder (tilapia)
Oreochromis mossambicus
Noxious
Black mangrove cichlid (tilapia)
Oreochromis mariae syn. Tillapia mariae
Noxious
Yellow Crazy Ant
Anoplolepis gracilipes
Class 1
Australian plague locust
Chortoicetus terminifera
Class 2
Migratory Locust
Locusta migratoria
Class 2
Spur-throated locust
Austracris guttulosa
Class 2
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APPENDIX II: BURDEKIN DRY TROPICS PEST MANAGEMENT PRIORITISATION TOOL
STRATEGIC LOCATION Is the project location focussing on an outlier infestation or on the edge of the pest’s known distribution within this NRM region?
YES
Are the project activities in line with national strategic objectives? Is the pest located within major pathways of spread? (road corridors, power line easements, waterways or stock routes) Is the pest able to be accessed and contained within its current range?
NO 5
0
5
0
0
3
5
0
SUB TOTAL
IMPACT ON REGIONAL ASSETS
NO
YES
Is the pest having or does it have the potential to significantly impact agricultural assets in the area?
5
0
Is the pest having or does it have the potential to significantly impact on environmental assets?
5
0
Is the pest having or does it have the potential to significantly impact on social assets?
4
0
SUB TOTAL
STAkeholders, community AND REsources YES Are there government and/or non-government organisations willing to participate in the project?
NO 5
0
5
0
0
3
Are effective management techniques readily available?
5
0
Can a new method of management be trialled and promoted as an educational resource?
4
0
Are the resources required exorbitant and unrealistic?
0
6
Is the immediate community willing to take ownership of the project and the results and continue control work into the future? Is there community conflict restricting best practice management of this pest?
SUB TOTAL
19
This project is supported through funding from the Australian Government.
