Published - 3 December 2019 By Ian Turnbull, NSW Department of Primary Industries Red-eared slider turtles The red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a semi-aquatic turtle that is native to southern USA and northern Mexico. It is the most popular … Read More exotic pests, red-eared slider turtle, reporting Pests and Diseases, Protect Your Environment
Published - 2 December 2019 By Mark Page, NSW Department of Primary Industries Exotic bee surveillance NSW biosecurity and the beekeeping industry are on the lookout for exotic bees that may impact the health of our beekeeping, with flow on effects … Read More exotic bees, reporting, surveillance Pests and Diseases, Protect Your Environment, Surveillance and reporting
Published - 2 December 2019 By Louise Rossiter, NSW Department of Primary Industries Have you seen anything unusual? Report your suspect exotic plant pest through the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881. An exotic plant pest (EPP) is one that is not … Read More biosecurity, exotic pests, reporting, unusual sightings Biosecurity Basics, Pests and Diseases, Protect Your Environment
Published - 1 December 2019 By Nic Schembri, NSW Department of Primary Industries Do you live in a peri-urban area? What is Peri-urban? A peri-urban area is the urban/rural interface commonly found around larger cities. It is a dynamic, diverse area and one of the fastest … Read More biosecurity, peri-urban, small farms Biosecurity Basics, Protect Your Environment
Published - 1 December 2019 By Michelle Smith, NSW Department of Primary Industries Welcome to the Peri-Urban Environmental Biosecurity Network The Peri-Urban Environmental Biosecurity Network (PEBN) connects experts in environmental biosecurity with peri-urban communities in NSW so they can work together to protect their environment … Read More biosecurity, environment, exotic pests, peri-urban Protect Your Environment
Published - 30 November 2019 By Environmental Biosecurity Office, the Australian Government Department of Agriculture An Introduction to the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer Ian Thompson, Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer (CEBO)Source: Australian Government Department of Agriculture Australia is known for its pristine natural environment and unique plants and animals, many … Read More biosecurity, CEBO, environment, environmental biosecurity office Pests and Diseases, Protect Your Environment