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OverviewIn this topic, you will learn about the carbon farming activities introduced in Topic 1 and their potential co-benefits: benefits beyond reducing emissions and storing more carbon.
Farmers and land managers can be attracted to carbon farming because of…
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Finally, let’s look at key concepts that flow from this initial topic to all topics:carbon neutralnet zero emissionsACCUsClimate Active certificationcarbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e).‘Carbon neutral’ and ‘net zero emissions’The terms ‘carbon neutral’ and ‘net zero emissions’ are commonly used to…
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Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning.
I would like to start by acknowledging the many challenges faced by people affected by severe flooding in various parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with the many farming families and regional…
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Trevor Ranford
Trevor Ranford has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Industry category.
Trevor is recognised for his contribution to the management of the 2010 to 2020 national chestnut blight emergency response. Over the course of his 45-year career, Trevor has been a passionate…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2018DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeNSW and ACT biosecurity roundtable summary Report - 30 August 2018, PDF233 MBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online contentThe 2018 NSW and ACT…
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13 January 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that the public consultation period for the draft Plant Export Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) has been extended until 31 January 2020.
Summary of changes and key points
The draft 2019–20…
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Australia's State of the Forests Report 2008 (SOFR 2008) is the third in the series of Australia's State of the Forests Reports. Previous national reports were published in 2003 and 1998. The purpose of the report was to keep the public informed about Australia's forests, to show how they might…
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An exciting partnership has started between the department and the Australian Maritime Security Authority to undertake a maritime recycling risk assessment trial (MRRAT).
The MRRAT will run until June 2024 and will include international cruise vessels, some commercial vessels and select ports…
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Authors: Will Chancellor and Chris BoultDownload the full reportThis article looks at the state-of-play for farm productivity in Australia, including recent drivers of growth, the challenges for farmers and the industry, and the opportunities for the future.Download PDF - 1.04 MBDownload Word - 953…
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Australia’s State of the Forests Report: Synthesis 2023 [7 MB] presents a summary of the best-available data for Australia’s 44 indicators of sustainable forest management established under the Montréal Process. Covering biophysical, conservation, social,…
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