1. Predict & Prevent Detect & Respond
KNOw New Pathogens
Predict & Prevent Detect & Respond
to new plant pathogen introductions

2. Invasive Terrestrial Animals and Pathogens (ITAP) Plant Pathogens subcommittee (ITAP-PP)
Dr. Kerry Britton
National Program Leader
For Forest Pathology Research
USDA Forest Service

3. Who is ITAP-PP? Amy Rossman, chair Kerry Britton, exec sec
Doug Luster -ARS
Mary Palm -APHIS
Matt Royer -APHIS
Joe Bischoff -APHIS
Marty Draper -NIFA
Kent Smith -ARS
Gail C. Wisler -ARS
David Chitwood -ARS
Carissa Marasas -ARS
Mary Ellen Dix -FS
Peyton Ferrier -ERS
John Bowers -ARS
Russ Bulluck -APHIS

4. “31 new plant pests detected in 2009”
APHIS PPQ Roadmap to 2015
“31 new plant pests detected in 2009”
So we know our current system isn’t working too well.

5. TNC- NCEAS work group:
predicts invasive FOREST pests will cost 2 billion/yr over next 10 yrs
most costs are borne by state & local governments, and homeowners
¾ of infested plant shipments pass undetected through plan inspection stations

6. Propose improvements:
Diagnostic infrastructure
Research infrastructure
Information sharing
Outreach, extension, education
Training the next generation

7. THORNY Issues: Plants for planting Data sharing Collaboration
across agencies
38,220 infested shipments slipped through between FY06-10

8. SENTINEL PLANT NETWORK

9. BREAKOUT SESSION: Are there other issues that need to be addressed?
Are there other or better solutions?
How can we best solicit further input
& ACTION?

10. Please come: APS Workshop
Saturday,
August 6
8 am to noon
Beautiful downtown Honolulu

11. Your assistance would be
GREATLY APRRECIATED!