Search Results
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…
- Last modified
The Department of Agriculture plays an important policy role in promoting the biological, economic and social sustainability of Australian fisheries, particularly those managed by the Australian…
- Last modified
Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
- Last modified
Ornamental fish imported to Australia undergo a mandatory post-arrival quarantine period. The fish are isolated at a registered Class 7.1 Approved Arrangement (AA) site. This applies to both freshwater and marine ornamental fish.Only approved chemicals, treatments, and antibiotics can be used on…
- Last modified
Keep an eye out for exotic pests hiding in your aquarium.Marimo moss balls are a popular live algae often used to decorate aquariums and water features. While pretty, they could be hosts to zebra mussel.Zebra mussel is a prolific invasive pest that is exotic to Australia. If it becomes established…
- Last modified
When undertaking control of locusts bands and swarms, the APLC applies very low doses of insecticide that degrade rapidly in the environment. To safeguard against the risk of excessive insecticide residues in grain or stock in areas where locust control agents have been applied, strict…
- Last modified
Use the link below to access data and information reported for the one indicator of Criterion 5:Indicator 5.1a Contribution of forest ecosystems and forest industries to the global greenhouse gas balance (2024) - updated October 2024.
- Last modified