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Enough structural timber is expected to be available to build Australian homes until at least 2050, according to an ABARES Insights paper released today.Domestic softwood plantations meet most construction needs for structural sawnwood, and imports help manage demand swings, according to the paper.…
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Use the links below to access data and information reported for the nine indicators of Criterion 1, noting that Indicator 1.1a is reported across four parts:Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure1.1a.i Forest area by type - updated December 20231.1a.ii Forest area by tenure -…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) uses postcode classifications to manage the risks associated with imported sea containers. Sea containers can inadvertently carry a range of contaminants which could introduce exotic pests and diseases into our environment.…
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The following indicators provide information that can assist in monitoring the social and economic impacts of the forest industry on the people who depend on forestry for their livelihood, by analysing…
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Author: Linden Whittle
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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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, September 2020
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry report: Feasibility of a national horse traceability register for all horses [PDF 287KB]
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, February 2016 DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Assessment of Systems Recognition of Quads Bovine Semen Collection Centres and Embryo…
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22 December 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind industry and Authorised Officers (AOs) that the use of the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) will be mandatory from 1 February 2021.
Summary of changes and key points
From 1 February 2021, PEMS will become the only…
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15 June 2018
Who does this notice affect?
Clients in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, importers and customs brokers—associated with importing goods (that require BMSB treatment) during the BMSB risk season (shipped between 1 September 2018 and 30 April 2019…
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Why are my goods being inspected?
Your consignment has been randomly selected for a Cargo Compliance Verification (CCV) inspection. These inspections are conducted on a containerised sea cargo imported into Australia and aim to:
ensure that import controls are operating effectively
provide…
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