EBV for Invasion Monitoring | GEO BON. Using Essential Biodiversity Variables for Invasion Monitoring Invasive alien species are well known as being a great risk to the environment and economies. However, there is currently no global, systematic evaluation and monitoring process in place for invasive alien species. Also, the variables and measures for monitoring invasions in a standardised way – needed to underpin a robust observation system – have until now not been fully developed or adopted.
Here we present the Essential Biodiversity Variables for global monitoring of biological invasions. The variables for invasion monitoring fit within the broader framework of Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs; Pereira et al., 2013). The EBV framework underpins the development of a global system of harmonized observations on biodiversity change. Relationship between Alien species occurrence and EBVs Relationship between Alien species status and EBVs Relationship between Alien species impact and EBVs References: Blackburn, T.
NFFPC.org - Working Teams. Plant%20Pest%20%26%20Disease%20Emergency%20Disease%20Response%20Plan.pdf. NIMS_core.pdf. National Response Framework. The purpose of this page is to provide information on the National Response Framework. The National Incident Management System is intended to be used by the whole community. The intended audience for this page is individuals, families, communities, the private and nonprofit sectors, faith-based organizations, and local, state, tribal, territorial, insular area, and Federal governments. National Response Framework Government resources alone cannot meet all the needs of those affected by terrorist attacks, natural disasters and other catastrophic events. When disaster strikes, people throughout the community and our nation pitch in to help the response effort.
The second edition of the National Response Framework (NRF), updated in 2013, provides context for how the whole community works together and how response efforts relate to other parts of national preparedness. Resources Focus on Immediate Needs Roles and activities found in other Frameworks affect response efforts in many ways. Emergency Support Function #11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex. Follow FEMA: Start of content. +Share/Email This Page Emergency Support Function #11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex Main Content Emergency Support Function (ESF) #11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources organizes and coordinates Federal support for the protection of the Nation’s agricultural and natural and cultural resources during national emergencies. ESF #11 works during actual and potential incidents to provide nutrition assistance; respond to animal and agricultural health issues; provide technical expertise, coordination and support of animal and agricultural emergency management; ensure the safety and defense of the Nation’s supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products; and ensure the protection of natural and cultural resources and historic properties.
Resource Type: Document / Report Last Updated: May 3, 2013 Back to Top. National Incident Management System. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work together seamlessly and manage incidents involving all threats and hazards—regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity—in order to reduce loss of life, property and harm to the environment. The NIMS is the essential foundation to the National Preparedness System (NPS) and provides the template for the management of incidents and operations in support of all five National Planning Frameworks. Use the images below for direct links to all pages within the NIMS website. The purpose of the NIMS is to provide a common approach for managing incidents.
Incidents typically begin and end locally, and they are managed daily at the lowest possible geographical, organizational, and jurisdictional level. Training: The NIMS Training Program defines the national NIMS training program. USFS Weed Manager's Guide to Remote Sensing and GIS. IS Smartphone Applications. EPA Aquatic Invasive Species Rapid Response and Management Plans. EPA842-B-05-002 December 2005 This document provides an overview of EPA authorities that may apply to aquatic invasive species (AIS) rapid response or control actions. It is a tool for state, tribal, regional, and local natural resource managers developing AIS rapid response and management plans. The document: summarizes sections of the Clean Water Act Section (CWA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) summarizes how to apply for CWA Section 404 permits to discharge dredged or fill material, FIFRA Section 18 emergency exemptions, and FIFRA Section 24(c) special local need registrations describes case studies in which state and local natural resource managers successfully obtained FIFRA emergency exemptions and special local need registrations for AIS eradication or control actions Download the full Overview document in PDF (PDF, 8.1 MB, 35 pages, about PDF) Download specific sections of the Overview document: Continue to Foreword >>