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Long-term timber demand shored up by increased supply

Today’s publication of the Wood Volumes Analysis indicates Australia has reliable access to structural forest and wood products to meet future demand.The report provides an analysis of the long-run supply of and domestic demand for wood products in Australia, particularly those used in construction…
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Surface cleaning

OverviewPhysical or chemical cleaning to remove pests or sterilise the surface of the commodity.Examples include washing, brushing, waxing, contact steam or a high-pressure air or water spray for horticultural commodities, surface cleaning of shipping containers (see ISPM 41), and surface…
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The Menu of Measures Resource

This Menu serves up a comprehensive range of options to manage trade-related plant biosecurity risks. Browse The Menu to see how each of the 41 unique measures can mitigate risk. See more about the Menu of Measures.Select a Risk Reduction Objective:1: Minimise exposure to pests2: Minimise…
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8. Bermius brachycelus and other Bermius species (nymph)

​Nymph description 8 of 15 Distribution Nymph Description: Colour is mainly various shades of green but sometimes brown. Like the adults the texture…
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1. Australian Plague Locust: Chortoicetes terminifera (nymph)

​Nymph description 1 of 15 Distribution Nymph Description: Colour more commonly brown but can be green. From above the thorax has a similar 'X' mark to the adult. In early instars…
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4. Small plague grasshopper: Austroicetes cruciata

​Adult description 4 of 15 Size: Females 25 to 35 mm, males 15 to 25 mm Adult Description: Colour can vary from brown to greenish in both sexes and during…
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2. Spur-throated locust: Austracris guttulosa

​Adult description 2 of 15 Size: Females 45 to 65 mm, males 35 to 45 mm Adult Description: Colour usually predominantly grey. In profile the head, thorax and…
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1. Australian Plague Locust: Chortoicetes terminifera

Adult description 1 of 15 Size: Females 30 to 45 mm, males 20 to 30 mm long. Adult Description: Colour varies from brown to green. In profile the head is higher than the saddle shaped thorax and the…
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12. Urnisa guttulosa (nymph)

​Nymph description 12 of 15 Distribution Nymph Description: Colour is yellow, orange to red and very finely mottled. Lighter colour in early instars…
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4. Small plague grasshopper: Austroicetes cruciata (nymph)

​Nymph description 4 of 15 Distribution Nymph Description: Colour can be brown to green. From above the thorax has fairly distinct 'X' mark, more…
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