National Invasive alien species implementation action plan, July 2004 - June 2007: addressing "Theme 6 - Biosecurity" of the National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan

Abstract

In 2001, the Government of Samoa released the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for the conservation and sustainable development of the country's biological resources. The NBSAP identifies invasive alien species (IAS) as being one of the greatest threats to Samoa's biodiversity. The National Invasive Alien Species Implementation Action Plan (NIASIAP) addresses this threat, building on the actions identified in 'Theme 6 - Biosecurity' of the NBSAP, as well as elements of Themes 1, 2, 3 and 7, and pursuing the following objective: To protect Samoa's native biodiversity from the impacts of invasive alien species, through effective border control and quarantine, and the development and implementation of effective eradication and management programs.