Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2012L02359:body:0:p6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2012L02359
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Character Range: 16577–23514

the five listed grasses at a scale that allows for appropriate planning and an adaptive management approach                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    High priority  Nationally agreed mapping guidelines used by all affected jurisdictions

Some mapping has been completed; however, most is not at a scale that allows for the development of management plans at 'property level'. Detailed mapping will allow identification of spread pathways and of uninfested areas at risk of invasion. This is especially important around key assets. Regularly updated maps will help monitor new incursions and determine the effectiveness of the management program. Improved mapping and monitoring that incorporates changes in distribution, density and impacts over time may also increase understanding of potential future invasion.  Years 1–3      Website identified or developed and used to upload maps
Action 1.2: Develop a better understanding of spread pathways                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   High priority  Spread pathways identified and preliminary information made available as soon as possible

There is limited information on the spread of invasive grasses, particularly wetland grasses. While some management plans focus on transport corridors as spread pathways, other key pathways include riparian zones and animals. Genetic studies may help determine spread pathways and sources of infestation. The National Weed Spread Prevention Action Plan (AWC, 2011) highlights the importance of identifying, analysing and prioritising pathways for management. It also sets out actions to help stakeholders recognise and address pathways for weed spread.                        Years 1–3      Information publicised within four years of the publication of this TAP

Objective 2: Support and facilitate coordinated management strategies
through the design of tools, systems and guidelines

A number of tools, guidelines and protocols are required for the successful coordinated management of the five listed grasses. Fortunately, these already exist for some of the grasses and for some of the situations in which they occur. Noting that the grasses vary in their habitat, biology and economic function, these actions propose to identify gaps and to use and adapt existing tools, guidelines and management strategies to cover the five listed grasses. Ensuring that land management plans include consideration of these grasses is an important step in reducing the impacts they can have.

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Action 2.1: Encourage complementary weed status for the five listed grasses across all jurisdictions to which the TAP applies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Low priority     Jurisdictions working towards amending legislation to achieve complementary weed status

Declaration of these species as weeds across all affected jurisdictions would raise the profile of the problem, allow enforcement of management actions and help address border control issues. However, the category of regulation may need to vary according to jurisdictional goals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Years 1–5
Action 2.2: Develop best-practice guidelines for use and/or management of the five listed grasses in agricultural and conservation contexts, and encourage their implementation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Medium priority