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UPDATE: Reports now available to download, see below
Over the past few decades Phytophthora, a root rot pathogen, has been detected and identified in various areas within NSW as a devastating pathogen to native vegetation. Within the SMCMA area, Phytophthora has been shown to be widespread having a significant and deleterious impact on native ecosystems. So far, surveys conducted on hosts showing symptoms for the presence of Phytophthora throughout the SMCMA area have been fragmented. Progress has been made in identifying areas within the SMCMA which show symptoms of Phytophthora (such as vegetation dieback) and, independently, areas where Phytophthora have been found. Concerted efforts are required to conduct further surveys as well as collate current available data. Comprehensive data on the extent and spread of Phytophthora is urgently needed to facilitate the development of management strategies and to further understand the biology and epidemiology of the disease.
The purpose of this project was to:
* collate available data on the symptoms and presence of Phytophthora and conduct surveys;
* test the susceptibility of targeted species considered to be at high risk; and
* develop Phytophthora educational awareness material and conduct two education seminars.
The following documents and maps were produced as part of this project are are available to download:
Best Practice Management Guidelines for Phytophthora cinnamomi in the SMCMA area
Survey Report of the distribution of Phytophthora cinnamomi in bushland of the SMCMA area
Map of the Locations of surveys for Phytophthora cinnamomi in bushland of the SMCMA area
Report on the Susceptibility of selected NSW plant species to Phytophthora cinnamomi
Coordinators: Biodiversity Reference Group, including representatives from SMCMA, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Local Government, Nature Conservation Council and Universities.
Status: Completed September 2008
Funding Source: SMCMA
Funding amount: $210,500 including in-kind contributions
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