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OverviewComposting: is an alternative to deep burial as a biosecure and environmentally sound method of disposal. Further evaluation of this method is required to ensure it is practical and operational in a large animal disease response.Pyrolysis: Pyrolysis has the potential to be used as another…
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What are ecosystem services?Ecosystems are complex interactions among living and non living components of the environment (e.g., forests, grasslands, marine ecosystems). These interactions mediate processes that achieve major transformations of resources, many rivalling or exceeding what can…
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22 December 2025Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels, including cruise vessels, preparing for arrival into Australian territory.What has changed?The Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS) remotely…
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Enhancing Australia’s environmental biosecurity is the responsibility of the Australian Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer (ACEBO).On this page, learn how the ACEBO is working to improve environmental biosecurity outcomes.Discover why environmental biosecurity is everyone’s…
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Based on the review presented in Sections 4.0-5.0, a set of indicators were identified which could feasibly be used to monitor social and economic impacts of forestry in Australia. Indicators were developed based on (a) identification of information needs, and (b) identification of cost…
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The Environmental Biosecurity Project Fund (EBPF) was established in 2018. It provides an annual allocation of $825,000.The Environmental Biosecurity Office (EBO) administer the EBPF. We provide leadership, coordination and engagement on national environmental biosecurity issues. We play a key role…
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As identified in Section 2.0, the set of recommended indicators provide a useful but limited understanding of the social and economic impacts of forestry in Australia. Indicators are necessarily…
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Author: Linden Whittle
The remains of a forest in Australia's Blue Mountains after the 2020 bushfires.
Introduction
For the Australian forest and wood processing sectors, 2019–20 has been a tumultuous year. Beginning in September 2019, bushfires burnt across eastern and southern Australia,…
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Once you understand your carbon farming motivations, you can consider planning and seeking advice about taking the next steps.Draw on existing plansExisting plans can help you start your carbon farming planning process. For example:a farmer might have a farm plan that identifies their farm or…
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If you export livestock, you will need to apply for an approved arrangement (AA).What is an approved arrangement?An AA outlines each step in your preparation of livestock for export. It also describes the governance arrangements of your business.Your AA describes how your exported livestock will…
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