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Pre-Border, Border, and Post-Border Strategies for IAS Prevention

Global Invasive Species Programme Cape Town, South Africa. Invasive Alien Species Prevention. Pre-Border, Border, and Post-Border Strategies for IAS Prevention. White Sands Hotel and Resort Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania December 11-15, 2006.

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Pre-Border, Border, and Post-Border Strategies for IAS Prevention

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  1. Global Invasive Species Programme Cape Town, South Africa Invasive Alien Species Prevention Pre-Border, Border, and Post-Border Strategies for IAS Prevention White Sands Hotel and Resort Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania December 11-15, 2006

  2. Global Invasive Species Programme Overview

  3. GISP Principles of IAS Prevention • Prevention is better than a cure. • Intentional introductions should be based on risk analysis. • Unintentional introductions should be minimized. • Pathway management, preclearance, inspection of high risk cargo • Adopt the Precautionary Principle. • Every alien species must be considered guilty until proven innocent. • Take steps to minimize spread of IAS between and within countries. • Take steps to protect conservation areas from IAS. • Zero risk for IAS introduction is unrealistic. • Take steps to minimize introduction and spread of IAS. • International Cooperation is vital to prevent spread of IAS. • Public Awareness and Participation is critical in addressing IAS. • Provide authority and support for IAS Prevention. • Legislation, Effective policies, and resources (people, infrastructure, and funding).

  4. Global Invasive Species Programme Invasive alien species Prevention Pre-Border, Border, and Post- Border Strategies Global Invasive Species Programme Cape Town, South Africa Randy WestbrooksRebecca WestbrooksWhiteville, N.C. Steven ManningNashville, Tennessee

  5. Course Instructors • Steven Manning • Education: BS, Parks and Recreation, W. Kentucky University, 1991; MS, Commercial Recreation, U. Utah, 1994; MBA, U. Oregon, 1997 • Invasive Plant Control Specialist - Founder, CEO, Invasive Plant Control, Inc., Nashville, TN • Rebecca M. Westbrooks • Education: B.S., Biology/Chemistry, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN, 1974; MS Biology, U. South Carolina, 1990. • Science Educator – Public Schools (TN, KY, SC, NC – 1974-1989; Biology, ENV Science Instructor, Southeastern Community College, Whiteville, NC – 1989-Current) • Randy G. Westbrooks • Education: B.S. and M.S. Biology, U. South Carolina, 1976, 1978; Ph.D. Botany and Weed Science, NC State University, 1989 • Invasive Species Prevention Specialist – U.S. Department of Agriculture (19-2000), U.S. Department of the Interior, 2000-Current, Whiteville, NC

  6. Day 1 – Monday - 11 December 2006 0900 – Welcome – Overview of GISP 1000 – Reception Tea 1030 – Introduction to the Course 1100 – Unit 1 – Introduction to IAS 1200 – Lunch 1300-1430 – Unit 1 - Continued 1500-1700 – Unit 2 – IAS Management Hierarchy 1700-1930 – Afternoon Break and Dinner 1930 – Evening Cocktail Reception Day 2 – Tuesday - 12 December 2006 0900 – Unit 3 – Intentional Introductions 1200 – Lunch 1300 – Unit 4 – Unintentional Introductions Day 3 – Wednesday – 13 December 2006 0900 – Unit 5 - High Profile IAS 1230-1330 – Lunch 1330-1730 – Afternoon Field Trip – Port of Entry Inspections – Dar es Salaam International Airport Dae es Salaam International Seaport Day 4 – Thursday – 14 December 2006 –Field Trip - Management Strategies Mechanical, Cultural, Chemical, Cultural – Visit to Tanzania National Biocontrol Field Station Day 5 – Friday – 15 December 2006 0900-0945. Unit 6 - IAS Specimen ID and Preservation 0945-1015. Unit 7 - IAS Decisionmaking Strategies – IAS Risk Assessment 1015-1030. Break. 1030-1100 – Lab Exercise – Weed Risk Assessment – Beach Vitex. 1100-1130. Unit 8 - Elements of a National IAS Strategy 1130-1200. Workshop Summary. 1200-1230. Goodbyes, Pictures, Contact Directory Workshop Schedule

  7. Global Invasive Species Programme Cape Town, South Africa

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