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This criterion aims to show the extent to which Australia's forests contribute to national and regional economies, benefit personal and community wellbeing, and support cultural values.
Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018
Criterion 6 of Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 is…
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This criterion reports on the role of Australia’s forests in the carbon cycle, including the amount of carbon stored in Australia’s forests, and the effects of natural disturbance, forest management and forest land-use change on forest carbon dynamics. It also reports the amount of carbon stored…
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This criterion is concerned with two of the fundamental components of a forest ecosystem: soil and water. Forests are important for soil conservation because they contribute directly to soil production and maintenance, and prevent or reduce soil erosion. Forested catchments also provide 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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This criterion aims to provide insights into whether Australia’s native forests and commercial plantations used to produce wood and non-wood products are managed in a way that maintains their capacity to continue to produce those products in the long term.
Australia's State of the Forests Report…
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Why biosecurity matters in northern AustraliaAustralia is free from many pests, diseases and weeds present in Southeast Asia and some Pacific countries. Their introduction could devastate our plant…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for protecting Australia’s environment and agricultural industries from the introduction of pests and diseases from other countries.
Interstate quarantine is a serious issue. Pests, diseases and weeds can spread from one part…
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Share our free resources with your clients who plan to travel or return to Australia.These products:help make travellers more biosecurity awareoutline responsibilities for travellers arriving in Australia.Biosecurity factsheet and brochureAccess the online factsheet or order copies of the brochure…
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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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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has undertaken a project aimed at improving public understanding of the seafood industry and fisheries management. A key step was the…
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