Rapid response mechanisms: plans and progress in GB Olaf Booy GB Non-native Species Secretariat

The Non-native Species Secretariat GB Programme Board Non-Native Species Secretariat Stakeholders sounding board / forum Risk Analysis Process Country Working Groups Media and Comms Working Group Rapid Response Working Group Monitoring and early detection

The Crassula story (how not to do it!)

In 1956 a new plant was recorded in the wild 1950s

An ITE botanist took an interest 1970s

… and reported warnings about its spread 1980s “this species has rapidly increased during the last decade reaching c.100 sites” F. H. Dawson, BSBI abstracts 1986

… and reported more warnings … 1980s “… has now reached c.140 sites … extreme measures of control should be considered …” F. H. Dawson, BSBI abstracts 1987

……. and reported more warnings s “aggressive plant continues to invade … has now reached c. 270 sites” F. H. Dawson, BSBI abstracts 1990

… in the end no-one did anything 1990s

Now recognised as un-eradicatable 2000s

One of the most problematic plants in GB

£3m to GB economy per year

<£1000s One of the most problematic plants in GB <£1ms £10s of millions

One of the most problematic plants in GB £10s of millions Rapid Response <£1000s <£1ms

One of the most problematic plants in GB £10s of millions Rapid Response  Cost effective  Long lasting results  Feasible <£1000s <£1ms

Plans for GB

Early warning system

 Providing a central hub for data (CDR)  Developing surveillance and identification tools

Early warning system  Providing a central hub for data (CDR)  Developing surveillance and identification tools

Early warning system  Providing a central hub for data (CDR)  Developing surveillance and identification tools  Looking ahead (contingency planning)

Early warning system  Providing a central hub for data (CDR)  Developing surveillance and identification tools  Looking ahead (contingency planning)

Assessment and prioritisation

Risk Analysis process Information gathering Evidence based Provides digest of risk and management options Objective

Assessment and prioritisation Risk Analysis process Information gathering Evidence based Provides digest of risk and management options Objective Programme Board Prioritisation Decision making

Assessment and prioritisation

Allocating responsibility  DSS based on existing responsibilities

Allocating responsibility  DSS based on existing responsibilities  Coordinating body

Allocating responsibility  DSS based on existing responsibilities  Coordinating body  Emphasis on partnerships

Allocating responsibility

Developing a plan

 ISAPs  Not dull and long winded  Short and simple  States GB policy & regional objectives

Developing a plan  Supported by research  Distribution  Control methods  Feasibility  ISAPs  Not dull and long winded  Short and simple  States GB policy & regional objectives

Developing a plan Source: US geological survey

Taking action

 Developing / utilising existing skills

Taking action

 Sharing skills within GB and internationally  Control teams  Best practice  Resources

Taking action

Follow up

 Prevention  Monitoring and response

Follow up  Prevention  Monitoring and response Source: US geological survey

Overview Early warning Assessment Responsibility Planning Action Follow up

GB mechanism summary Early warning system Risk assessment / risk management Determining responsibility Planning Action Follow up Evidence Decision Action Prioritisation