ENV501-A3: Weed Risk Assessment & Management of Invaders- Tropical Invaders & Biosecurity- Essay Writing Assignment

Internal Code: 1HBHG

Essay Writing Assignment:

Task: Please provide essay-style responses to the following: (a) Review Chapter 3.4 (Risk Assessment) in the GISP toolkit (Wittenberg & Cock, 2001). How does an understanding of weed risk allow you to make better management decisions? You should be able to draw upon a range of examples to illustrate your response. (b) Review Chapter 5 (Assessment and Management) in the GISP toolkit (Wittenberg & Cock, 2001). What are the aims and application of the main management strategies for dealing with established invasive alien species (plants and animals?). How do you choose between each when developing management goals and approaches? Use examples wherever possible in your response. (c) Apply your findings to compare and critique the management plans for Gamba grass and Mimosa in the Northern Territory.