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It is important to manage farm forestry with a well thought-out management plan that addresses the financial, environmental, agricultural, non-agricultural, and personal and business goals of the farm.…
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Watch our video to learn more about Australia's biosecurity system, and the challenges we face.
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Biosecurity protects Australia from pests and diseases that could impact on our industries, environment, plants, animals and communities.
It helps keep pests and…
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Harmful pests and diseases may arrive with travellers coming to Australia.We screen incoming air and cruise travellers and baggage to protect against this risk. We use X-ray machines, detector dogs, physical inspection and questioning.If you are travelling to Australia, check what to do:before you…
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Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 (SOFR). ABARES is in the process of updating indicators for SOFR with data up to or as at 2021. This forest profile will be updated with new data in early 2024.
Callitris trees are found only…
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About our quarantine facility
Australia is free from a number of cat and dog diseases and has a highly favourable animal health status. In order to protect this status, cats and dogs must undertake a period of quarantine upon arrival in Australia. This quarantine period allows the Australian…
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Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 (SOFR). ABARES is in the process of updating indicators for SOFR with data up to or as at 2021. This forest profile will be updated with new data in early 2024.
River red gum (Eucalyptus…
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Publication date: 28 October 2024Fires in Australia’s Forests 2016–21 (2024) is a continental spatial dataset of the extent and frequency of planned and unplanned fires occurring in forest in the five financial years between July 2016 and June 2021, assembled for Australia's State of the Forests…
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Authors: David Mobsby, Robert Curtotti
Map 1 Catch in the Australian Fishing Zone, 2017
Note: Map includes fishing on the high-seas (external to EEZ), but does not include aquaculture production or catch in state jurisdictional waters and excludes Herd Island and McDonald Island Fishery,…
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Some goods you buy overseas can carry a host of exotic pests and diseases. These can harm our environment and industries.
Avoid buying gifts and souvenirs that pose a risk to Australia. Also, be aware that some items you brought with you on your trip can get contaminated.
Make sure it’s allowed…
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Australian agricultural exports have enjoyed lower tariffs in many export markets as a result of Australia’s free trade agreements (FTAs). These agreements bring a range of benefits, including better tariff and quota access for Australian exporters. But…
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