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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear All,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I produced a first attempt of black and watch list
of invasive species for Belgium (see word document here attached). Category
definitions were modified to take into account remarks provided by Leo, Filip,
Nora and Roger as much as possible ...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We now have two main categories that include
species with a potential impact on environment, public health or economy, i.e.
black and watch lists. It has to be noted that I decided to include in the black
list some species which are not yet really naturalised or do not develop large
populations in Belgium but that are well known to produce detrimental
impacts in neighbour areas (e.g. Aedes, Ambrosia, Ludwigia, etc.). I think it is
important not to omit them so that our list can be used as a tool to eradicate
the first populations of undesirable species soon after their arrival in
Belgium, which is the most cost efficient way to get rid of them.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The work file I used to categorise species is also
attached (pdf file). You will see that some species are still not included
in any category as background information was missing... I hope I can rely on
your own expertise on specific taxa to fill those gaps.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I hope we will succeed to finalise these lists as a
product of the Belgian Invasive Species Forum before the SOS invasions meeting
(lists should be distributed to conference attendees !). Any remark, suggestion,
addition to the discussion document are of course very welcome through the
discussion list (general discussion) or through my e-mail address solely
(minor remarks or corrections).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you in advance for your help. Have a very
nice WE,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Etienne</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>PS: Few economic pest species are included in the
lists up to now. Do you think it is feasible to add major culture pathogens and
pests in the lists (including fungi, nematodes, etc.) ? Do you know if this
information is already available somewhere (AFSCA ? EPPO ?...) ?</FONT></DIV>
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