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of the five listed grasses across northern Australia within the broader goals of the AWS, namely, to:
    * reduce the spread of weeds to new areas within Australia
    * implement coordinated and cost-effective solutions for priority weeds and weed problems
    * develop approaches to managing weeds based on the protection of values and assets
    * raise awareness and motivation among Australians to strengthen their commitment to act on weed problems
    * build Australia's capacity to address weed problems and improve weed management
    * manage weeds within consistent policy, legislative and planning frameworks
    * identify and prioritise weeds and weed management problems and determine their causes
    * monitor and evaluate the progress of Australia's weed management effort.

1.4. Identifying priority areas for action

Given that there are finite resources available for the management of the five listed grasses, total eradication is not possible. Therefore, the identification of high-value areas that would benefit most from management actions is important. A nationally agreed methodology for prioritising areas for protection will assist in maximising conservation benefits.

2. Objectives and actions

The overarching goal of this TAP is to minimise the adverse impacts of the five listed grasses on affected native species and ecological communities. To achieve this goal, the TAP has six main objectives that were developed in consultation with experts in relevant jurisdictions. These objectives are to:

1. develop an understanding of the extent and spread pathways of infestation by the five listed grasses

2. support and facilitate coordinated management strategies through the design of tools, systems and guidelines

3. identify and prioritise key assets and areas for strategic management

4. build capacity and raise awareness among stakeholders

5. implement coordinated, cost-effective on-ground management strategies in high-priority areas

6. monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of management programs.

Each objective is accompanied by a set of actions which, when implemented, will help to achieve the goal of the TAP. Performance indicators (outcomes and outputs) have been established for each objective. Reports on progress against the objectives may be sought by DSEWPaC in years 3–5 for the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of the TAP.

Objective 1: Develop an understanding of the extent and spread pathways of infestation by the five listed grasses

Gaining information in the short term about where the grasses are and where and how they are likely to spread will help to inform the planning of control and surveillance activities.

Action                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Priority/      Outcome/output
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Action 1.1: Undertake mapping of 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