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This criterion addresses aspects of the conservation of the biological diversity of forests, which is a key part of sustainable forest management. Biodiversity refers to the full range of plants, animals and microorganisms occurring in a given area, the genes they contain and the ecosystems they…
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This indicator outlines the support that the legal system gives to the sustainable management of forests. A legal system that ensures transparency and public participation in policy and decision-making processes supports the continuous improvements in sustainable forest management.Key information…
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Objectives of this research strategy
The objective of this research strategy is to guide the investments in climate change research for agriculture under Filling the Research Gap in order to:…
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This criterion addresses aspects of the conservation of the biological diversity of forests, which is a key part of sustainable forest management. Biodiversity refers to the full range of plants, animals and microorganisms occurring in a given area, the genes they contain and the ecosystems they…
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Publication date: 16 November 2021
Forest genetic resources underpin the diversity of Australia’s forests and forest species as well as their productive capacity. Continual improvement in the understanding of Australia’s forest genetic resources allows better conservation management of forests and…
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This report provides an update of policy and program developments in rural R&D and innovation. Updates are grouped by the investment themes in the National Strategic Rural Research and Development (R&D) Investment Plan, developed by the Rural R&D …
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The complete Executive summary from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 is available as an accessible PDF [8.3 MB], with the data available at Executive summary – Data.Australia’s State of the Forests Report 2018 is the fifth in a series of national five-yearly reports on Australia’s…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has a long history of working with Australia’s near neighbours to deliver priority animal health outcomes. Through regional programs in the Pacific, Papua New Guinea, and Soloman Islands, OCVO delivers targeted capacity building initiatives to…
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The R&D Council is the government’s key advisory body on rural R&D. The principal goal of the council is to provide high level advice and coordination to better target and…
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Today’s celebration of World Wildlife Day acknowledges the importance of wildlife and biodiversity-based resources that help our sector to remain viable.
Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp said taking a collaborative One Health approach to disease prevention pays homage to this…
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