The creation of a new national body geared towards preparing Australia for future environmental invasions is just one idea thrown up at the first ever environmental biosecurity forum.
The way feral animals and weeds are being managed in NSW is set for an overhaul and there’s a chance for you to help make sure the environment isn’t forgotten.
Attacks from fire ants in the US have led to human deaths, but in Australia we still have a chance to eradicate these menacing ants before they get out of control. But the clock is ticking.
Attacks from fire ants in the US have led to human deaths, but in Australia we still have a chance to eradicate these menacing ants before they get out of control. But the clock is ticking.
Has the Australian Government given up on tackling weeds and feral animals? New draft strategies contain no actions and no new initiatives. They are devoid of substance.
Submitted: September 2016
Due to their rising numbers and effect on natural ecosystems, deer are the most important emerging vertebrate pest in eastern Australia. Recreational hunting generally provides little or no benefit to feral animal control. Volunteer shooting can assist feral animal control in a limited number of circumstances.
Now that Josh Frydenberg is Australia’s new environment minister, what can we expect when it comes to dangerous weeds, pests and feral animals?
Submitted: July 2016
The submission urges greater attention to environmental biosecurity, structural changes to the operation of the National Biosecurity Committee, the greater use of science-based decision making, the application of the precautionary principle and more timely decision-making and funding for environmental biosecurity interventions.
We’ve scored all political parties and independents in the current federal parliament for their performance on 12 key issues surrounding the risks posed by dangerous invasive species.
Here’s news about the policies you won’t find on any party website. The results from our invasive species pre-election survey are now in.
Are the major parties up to confronting the environmental threats posed by invasive species?
A wrap-up of biosecurity and invasive species management news from across Australia – April 2016
Submitted: April 2016
The Queensland Weed and Pest Animal Strategy can be significantly strengthened to maximise the effectiveness of invasive species control and management under the new Act.
Submitted: April 2016
Tasmania should play a strong leadership role in national policy on biosecurity and invasive species. Leadership in these areas would not only benefit Tasmania but all of Australia.
We have identified seven key areas for reform as part of our 2016 national priorities.
The creation of a new national body geared towards preparing Australia for future environmental invasions is just one idea thrown up at the first ever environmental biosecurity forum.
The way feral animals and weeds are being managed in NSW is set for an overhaul and there’s a chance for you to help make sure the environment isn’t forgotten.
Attacks from fire ants in the US have led to human deaths, but in Australia we still have a chance to eradicate these menacing ants before they get out of control. But the clock is ticking.
Attacks from fire ants in the US have led to human deaths, but in Australia we still have a chance to eradicate these menacing ants before they get out of control. But the clock is ticking.
Has the Australian Government given up on tackling weeds and feral animals? New draft strategies contain no actions and no new initiatives. They are devoid of substance.
Submitted: September 2016
Due to their rising numbers and effect on natural ecosystems, deer are the most important emerging vertebrate pest in eastern Australia. Recreational hunting generally provides little or no benefit to feral animal control. Volunteer shooting can assist feral animal control in a limited number of circumstances.
Now that Josh Frydenberg is Australia’s new environment minister, what can we expect when it comes to dangerous weeds, pests and feral animals?
Submitted: July 2016
The submission urges greater attention to environmental biosecurity, structural changes to the operation of the National Biosecurity Committee, the greater use of science-based decision making, the application of the precautionary principle and more timely decision-making and funding for environmental biosecurity interventions.
We’ve scored all political parties and independents in the current federal parliament for their performance on 12 key issues surrounding the risks posed by dangerous invasive species.
Here’s news about the policies you won’t find on any party website. The results from our invasive species pre-election survey are now in.
Are the major parties up to confronting the environmental threats posed by invasive species?
A wrap-up of biosecurity and invasive species management news from across Australia – April 2016
Submitted: April 2016
The Queensland Weed and Pest Animal Strategy can be significantly strengthened to maximise the effectiveness of invasive species control and management under the new Act.
Submitted: April 2016
Tasmania should play a strong leadership role in national policy on biosecurity and invasive species. Leadership in these areas would not only benefit Tasmania but all of Australia.
We have identified seven key areas for reform as part of our 2016 national priorities.
The creation of a new national body geared towards preparing Australia for future environmental invasions is just one idea thrown up at the first ever environmental biosecurity forum.
The way feral animals and weeds are being managed in NSW is set for an overhaul and there’s a chance for you to help make sure the environment isn’t forgotten.
Attacks from fire ants in the US have led to human deaths, but in Australia we still have a chance to eradicate these menacing ants before they get out of control. But the clock is ticking.
Attacks from fire ants in the US have led to human deaths, but in Australia we still have a chance to eradicate these menacing ants before they get out of control. But the clock is ticking.
Has the Australian Government given up on tackling weeds and feral animals? New draft strategies contain no actions and no new initiatives. They are devoid of substance.
Submitted: September 2016
Due to their rising numbers and effect on natural ecosystems, deer are the most important emerging vertebrate pest in eastern Australia. Recreational hunting generally provides little or no benefit to feral animal control. Volunteer shooting can assist feral animal control in a limited number of circumstances.
Now that Josh Frydenberg is Australia’s new environment minister, what can we expect when it comes to dangerous weeds, pests and feral animals?
Submitted: July 2016
The submission urges greater attention to environmental biosecurity, structural changes to the operation of the National Biosecurity Committee, the greater use of science-based decision making, the application of the precautionary principle and more timely decision-making and funding for environmental biosecurity interventions.
We’ve scored all political parties and independents in the current federal parliament for their performance on 12 key issues surrounding the risks posed by dangerous invasive species.
Here’s news about the policies you won’t find on any party website. The results from our invasive species pre-election survey are now in.
Are the major parties up to confronting the environmental threats posed by invasive species?
A wrap-up of biosecurity and invasive species management news from across Australia – April 2016
Submitted: April 2016
The Queensland Weed and Pest Animal Strategy can be significantly strengthened to maximise the effectiveness of invasive species control and management under the new Act.
Submitted: April 2016
Tasmania should play a strong leadership role in national policy on biosecurity and invasive species. Leadership in these areas would not only benefit Tasmania but all of Australia.
We have identified seven key areas for reform as part of our 2016 national priorities.
