Invasive species management planning

Planning is essential for effective invasive species management, as it ensures resources are used in the most productive and efficient manner.

Management planning occurs at all levels—national, state, regional, local and property.

In many instances, invasive species can impact a variety of natural resources such as water, vegetation, land and cultural heritage. Planning for invasive species management, therefore, must be considered in association with other natural resource management issues.

Benefits of planning

Invasive species management plans are valuable tools that can help government, industry, regional bodies and landowners to effectively manage pests and weeds, improve their profitability and sustainability, and fulfil their general biosecurity obligation.

Management plans can help to:

• demonstrate that statutory obligations are met
• improve the effectiveness of control activities
• monitor and report on performance
• support applications for funding or other resources
• prioritise management activities
• improve coordination of effort
• improve stakeholder participation
• increase public awareness.