Hanke lühikirjeldus
The project will further develop the monitoring of foreign species that come to Norway spread through the import of plant products. The monitoring will include three activities:
1) Samples from the transport vector (containers) at the entry points;
2) Indoor investigation at the locations of the entry points;
3) Area specific monitoring in habitats surrounding the locations.
The project duration is 5 years with an option to extend for another 5 years. The project also include several other options. The main assignment is estimated to be 1 500 000 NOK excluding VAT per year (2019 — 2023). The project also contains the following options:
1) Further development of the monitoring (2024 — 2028) (1 500 000 NOK excluding VAT per year);
2) Literature studies of source populations (up to 400 000 NOK excluding VAT);
3) Use of new technology (up to 500 000 NOK/year);
4) Extra import and field locations (up to 600 000 NOK/year);
5) Negotiation (up to 200 000 NOK);
6) Scientific publication (up to 150 000 NOK).