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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 information about  Phytophthora, its impacts on biodiversity and actions to mitigate these impacts              13

                    Objective 4: Encourage research on Phytophthora species and
                    options to manage infestations and protect biodiversity assets                 16

                3.              Duration, review, funding and implementation                           20

                        3.1                Duration and review of the Plan                                   20

                        3.2                Funding and implementation                                     20

                        3.3                Links to legislation and to Australian and state government
plans and programs                                       21

                4.              Glossary and abbreviations                                          22

                5.              References                                                     24 Appendix A                            26 Threatened flora species known to be susceptible to Phytophthora dieback              26
                Appendix B                                                       30

                    Threatened fauna listed under the EPBC Act that
                    may be impacted by Phytophthora dieback                             30

                Appendix C                                                       31

                    Threatened ecological communities listed under the
                    EPBC Act that may be impacted by Phytophthora dieback                    31

1. Introduction

         Thousands of Australian native plant species are susceptible to Phytophthora dieback—a destructive disease caused by the pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi and other Phytophthora species. This disease is a major threat to Australia's biodiversity, placing important plant species at risk of death, local extirpation or even extinction. Its dramatic impact on plant communities can also result in major declines in some insect, bird and animal species due to the loss of shelter, nesting sites and food sources. Phytophthora dieback can cause permanent damage to ecosystems. Once an area is infested with the pathogen, eradication is usually impossible. Awareness that human activity can easily spread the pathogen, and adherence to messages such as 'Arrive clean, leave clean' and 'Check, Clean, Disinfect, Dry', will help prevent an increase in the extent of this disease.

         This national threat abatement plan (Plan) addresses the key threatening process 'Dieback caused by the root-rot fungus1 Phytophthora cinnamomi', which is listed under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Under New South Wales legislation, infection of native plants by P. cinnamomi is listed as a key threatening process, while under Victorian legislation the spread of the pathogen is listed as a potentially threatening process. This Plan establishes a national framework to guide and coordinate Australia's response to Phytophthora dieback. It complies with requirements under the EPBC Act for the development of threat abatement plans, and it identifies the research, management and other actions needed in Australia's response to this pathogen. The involvement of stakeholders from across Australia in the strategic planning of Phytophthora dieback management will help inform and implement effective and meaningful management activities.

         Development of this Plan has been possible through the contribution and cooperation of a