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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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We have completed the risk analysis for fresh apples (Malus domestica) from the Pacific Northwest states of the USA (PNW-USA). We will now verify that the USA can meet the risk management measures.
When we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and…
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This criterion aims to cover the range of agents and processes that affect the health and vitality of native forests and commercial plantations, including the scale and impact of vertebrate and invertebrate pests, pathogens and weeds, environmental factors such as drought and extreme weather events…
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The following forest facts are drawn from the indicators updated in 2023 and 2024 for Australia’s State of the Forests Report and Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 for indicators still to be updated. These forest facts will be further updated as indicators are progressively updated.…
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Carbon farming not only benefits the climate by reducing GHG emissions and storing more carbon. It can also provide other benefits — called co-benefits — including:healthier and more productive soils, better managed and more productive livestock and pasture,…
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Import Risk Analysis Appeals Panel
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Apples from New Zealand IRA - Appeal
Findings
Introduction
The Import Risk Analysis Appeal Panel (IRAAP) was convened in accordance with the Import Risk Analysis Handbook 2003 (the Handbook) published by the Australian Government Department of…
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Our staff are working hard to mitigate the impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors.Stay up to date with our latest notices to industry:Import industry noticesExport industry noticesExport system noticesSupport is available for farmers and…
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Horticulture is Australia’s third-largest agricultural industry. It includes fruit, vegetables, nuts, flowers, turf and nursery products.Pests that damage horticultural crops include species of:bacteriavirusesfungiinsectsnematodes.The National Action Plan for Pests of Horticultural Crops is…
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This page provides access to national non-spatial data about Australia's forests, produced for reporting in Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018, Australian Forest and Wood Products Statistics publications and other publications.
Tables and figures from Australia's State of the Forests…
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