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

Global Invasive Species Programme Overview

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

Randy Westbrooks Rebecca Westbrooks Whiteville, N.C. Steven Manning Nashville, Tennessee Global Invasive Species Programme Pre-Border, Border, and Post- Border Strategies Global Invasive Species Programme Cape Town, South Africa Invasive alien species Prevention

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

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

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