System function | Outcome in a functioning system | Contribution to overarching outputs |
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Risk analysis System for evaluation of potential pests and invasive species | Comprehensive and timely analysis of potential invasive species carried out and reported to relevant authorities | Prevention |
Surveillance Monitoring and reporting procedures and system | Rapid knowledge and identification of existing invasive and pest outbreaks; new invasive and pest species; and high-risk species reported to relevant authorities | Detection/early detection and rapid response |
Quarantine Procedures, disposal and housing facilities to contain and isolate organisms from the outside environment | Few or no incursions of identified high-risk invasive species | Prevention and detection |
Emergency response Knowledge, information and procedures necessary for rapid response to invasive species/pest outbreaks | Spread of pest/invasive species restricted through quick implementation of: eradication measures, control of movement of people, vehicles, equipment, planting material; containment measures; restricted access | Eradication and containment |
Diagnostic services Diagnostic knowledge, facilities and procedures, including referral systems | Timely and accurate identification of unknown pests and invasive species reported to relevant authorities | Cross cutting |
Research and technology development Research knowledge and facilities | Development of relevant management practices and technologies for invasive species when required, that are feasible and affordable for farmers and other land users to implement | Cross cutting |
Information management Extension and information materials, databases, species lists etc. | Timely creation and management of invasive species information for system stakeholders to increase knowledge and support decision making | Cross cutting |
Advisory services Agricultural extension, mass media, pest alerts, other dissemination mechanisms | Delivery of advice on invasive species, including pests, to land users, covering alerts and management options. Advice should be accessible to all who need the information, when they need it, in suitable formats | Cross cutting |
Input supply Supply of seeds, fertiliser, pesticides, monitoring equipment, biopesticides, biological control products etc. | Inputs for land and farm management available when needed, at an affordable price, and meeting quality and safety standards | Control and management (short and longer term) |
Policy and regulation Laws, policies and regulation relating to plant protection, movement of animals and plants, quarantine, surveillance, risk analysis, input registration and certification etc. | Laws, policies and regulations enacted, implemented and enforced, providing guidance and a framework for the invasive species system | Cross cutting |