Mitigating Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans
in Europe
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Mitigation Measures
Developing effective and sustainable mitigation measures against Bsal infection is critical to the conservation of global amphibian biodiversity. The survival of several endangered and/or Bsal-susceptible amphibian species is dependent on the scientific community's ability to further investigate Bsal and identify potential sustainable mitigation measures.
Garner et. al. 2016 have suggested that a unidimensional mitigation approach is not practical and that a multifaceted line of action is imperative to achieve even a modicum of success. It is further stated that this approach also has to be geared toward the specific stage of emergence of the pathogen. Current mitigation efforts include a combination of preventative measures and short term approaches. However, more lasting and sustainable fixes are required if efficacious solutions to Bsal outbreaks are to be found.
Potential sustainable Mitigation Measures
An overview of mitigation methods is currently under construction and will be made available on this website at a later date.
Proof of concept for long-term & sustainable Mitigation Measures
One mitigation measure will be tested and a proof of concept will be delivered during the project. This is currently under construction.