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coordination would improve communication and encourage the sharing of information on spread pathways, impacts and control methods. Ready access to this information by land managers and agencies at all levels of government will enable more effective and efficient management.  Years 2–5        Cooperation across all land tenures towards implementation of management programs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Development/ identification of a website to share information
Action 5.2: Where feasible, implement immediate management actions in high-priority areas around key assets and spread pathways                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             High priority    Immediate management actions implemented in high-priority areas around key assets and spread pathways

Immediate management actions (including the implementation of hygiene protocols) should be undertaken around key assets and/or in close proximity to known spread pathways.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Years 1–5
Action 5.3: Where feasible, implement management actions in other infested areas to reduce the area and/or density of occupancy of the five listed grasses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Medium priority  Management actions implemented to reduce plant density and/or areas infested

The permanent removal of large infestations of these grasses is beyond current capabilities. However, the containment and, where possible, reduction of area and/or density of infestations is important, particularly where they occur around key assets and/or in close proximity to known spread pathways.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Years 1–5
Action 5.4: Where feasible, apply land rehabilitation methods to high-priority areas as they are cleared of the five listed grasses                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Medium priority  High-priority areas subject to land rehabilitation programs where feasible

Once the risk of reinvasion and other disturbances (e.g. land clearing, feral animals and fire) has been minimised, the application of appropriate land rehabilitation will help to reduce the likelihood of grass infestations re-establishing. Restoration will allow for the return or protection of values such as ecosystem function, biodiversity, Indigenous heritage and amenity.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Years 3–5
Action 5.5: Liaise with land managers of areas containing key assets to identify resources available for the implementation of priority actions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             High priority    Resources identified to implement priority management actions

Weed management should be a consideration in all responsible land management programs. It can, however, be expensive, depending on the control methods available and the size and extent of infestations. Working with land managers to identify appropriate sources of funding or other resources required (e.g. volunteer groups) will assist in the implementation of management actions.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Years 2–5

Objective 6: Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of
management programs

To help determine the success of management actions, management plans should identify assets and include monitoring of managed sites. Reporting on progress and on the effectiveness of control activities will help to refine methodologies and priorities and assist in evaluating the success of this TAP.

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Action 6.1: Ensure that management plans for high-priority areas include recognition of the asset being protected as well as