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

2. 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

3. The Crassula story (how not to do it!)

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

5. An ITE botanist took an interest 1970s

6. … 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

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

8. ……. and reported more warnings... 1980s “aggressive plant continues to invade … has now reached c. 270 sites” F. H. Dawson, BSBI abstracts 1990

9. … in the end no-one did anything 1990s

10. Now recognised as un-eradicatable 2000s

11. One of the most problematic plants in GB

12. £3m to GB economy per year

13. <£1000s One of the most problematic plants in GB <£1ms £10s of millions

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

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

16. Plans for GB

17. Early warning system

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

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

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

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

22. Assessment and prioritisation

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

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

25. Assessment and prioritisation

26. Allocating responsibility  DSS based on existing responsibilities

27. Allocating responsibility  DSS based on existing responsibilities  Coordinating body

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

29. Allocating responsibility

30. Developing a plan

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

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

33. Developing a plan Source: US geological survey

34. Taking action

35.  Developing / utilising existing skills

36. Taking action

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

38. Taking action

39. Follow up

40.  Prevention  Monitoring and response

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

42. Overview Early warning Assessment Responsibility Planning Action Follow up

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