To broaden professional experience through a period of mentoring by the Ministry of Primary Industries, New Zealand, on international standards in island biosecurity.
Expected outcomes:
• Improvements in Biosecurity St Helena with a practical action plan, including:
o Gaps and weaknesses in procedures
o Data collection
o Technical auditing
• Professional growth and development, and professional networking
Impact will be improved biosecurity capacity in St Helena in anticipation of the islands first air access and new cargo arrangements, resulting in reduced threat of introduction of invasive alien species and improved environmental management.
