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16.9 Conclusion
Experience in the EPPO region as well as in other parts of the world shows the
essential and successful role of PRA, in the IPPC framework, as a basis for phy-
tosanitary import regulations.
EPPO has made its Decision-support scheme for PRA evolve so that invasive
alien plants can be assessed. Consequently appropriate tools exist in the IPPC
framework to address risks presented by invasive alien plants. These tools now need
to be promoted and used by countries, and collaboration should be established
between the different sectors involved.
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