Peri-urban Environmental Biosecurity Network

Topic: peri-urban

lizard on tree stump
published - 2 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 from the impact of exotic pests and diseases.
Many small landholders in peri-urban regions either have a native patch on their land or adjoin national parks …
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Protect Your Environment

bird in gum tree
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 growing zones as the population grows and new areas open up for development. Peri-urban areas are commonly populated with small landholdings used for hobby farms, …
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Biosecurity Basics, Protect Your Environment