Table 4.
Integrating measures of exposure (Table 2), sensitivity (Table 3) and range shift potential to assess overall level of risk. Formula indicates whether all measures were combined together or only two needed to be true (Exp—Exposure, Sen—Sensitivity, Range—Range shift potential)
Risk Level | Formula | Exposure | Sensitivity | Range shift |
---|---|---|---|---|
Low | Exp + (Sen OR Range) | 1 | Low (−) | High (+) |
Low | Exp + Sen + Range | 2 | Low (−) | High (+) |
Medium | Exp + (Sen OR Range) | 2 | Mid (0)–high (+) | Low (−) |
Medium | Exp + Sen + Range | 3 | Low (−)–mid (0) | High (+) |
Medium–high | Exp + (Sen OR Range) | 3–4 | High (+/++) | Low (−) |
High | Exp + Sen + Range | 3–4 | High (+/++) | Low (−) |