cover image: 20240906-DPIRD-Local-Government-Engagement-and-Activation-Plan-

20240906-DPIRD-Local-Government-Engagement-and-Activation-Plan-

3 Sep 2024

The Local Government Engagement and Activation Plan sets an approach for DPIRD and Local Governments to work together in the response to eradicate this invasive pest and outlines key areas with actions to support Local Government’s contribution to the biosecurity response and recovery of urban forests in the Perth Quarantine Area. [...] PSHB national response objectives The objectives of the national PSHB Response Plan are to delimit the extent of the PSHB infestation by conducting surveillance and trapping, contain and eradicate PSHB within the established Quarantine Area by restricting the movement of risk material and managing infested trees. [...] LG engagement and activation plan objectives The primary objective of the Local Government Engagement and Activation Plan is to leverage Local Government’s expertise, resources and proximity to the community, to enhance the PSHB response by enlisting the support of the sector. [...] Attend training and information sessions to build the capacity of local government to assist in the recovery and restoration of the urban forest and affected communities. [...] Recovery and restoration Objective: Support the recovery and restoration of affected urban forests 7.3 Attend training and information sessions to build capacity to assist in the recovery and restoration of urban forests and affected communities 7.4 Provide technical advice and feedback on PSHB recovery and resilience initiatives.

Authors

Lisa Wright

Pages
14
Published in
Australia

Table of Contents