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Threat abatement plan for disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi (2018)

I, Melissa Price, Minister for the Environment, make the Threat abatement plan for disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi (2018) under section 270B of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 for the purpose of reducing the effect of the key threatening process, Dieback caused by the root-rot fungus (Phytophthora cinnamomi).
This instrument commences the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.

Dated 15/2/19

Melissa Price
Minister for the Environment

                 Threat abatement plan

                 For disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi

                 2018

         © Copyright Commonwealth of Australia, 2018

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         This report should be attributed as 'Threat abatement plan for disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi, Commonwealth of Australia 2018'.

         The Department would like to thank all who contributed to the development of this national plan.

         Disclaimer
         The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian Government or the Minister for the Environment.

         While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are factually correct, the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the contents, and shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be occasioned directly or indirectly through the use of, or reliance on, the contents of this publication. The Department acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to their elders both past and present.

         Image credits
         Front cover: Wildflowers on Mondurup Peak, Stirling Range in 1993 © Rob Olver
         Back cover: Mondurup Peak, Stirling Range in 2010 © Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia

           Contents

                 1.            Introduction                                                       2

                             1.             Threat abatement plans and implementation                             3
                             2.             The pathogen                                                  4
                             3.             Impacts of Phytophthora dieback                                     5
                             4.             Managing the threat                                             7

                 2.            Objectives and actions                                               8

                    Objective 1: Identify and prioritise for protection biodiversity
                    assets that are, or may be, impacted by Phytophthora                       8

                    Objective 2: Reduce the spread and mitigate the impacts of Phytophthora
                    to protect priority biodiversity assets and susceptible landscapes               10

                    Objective 3: Inform and engage the community by promoting