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Urban plant biosecurity- understanding emerging risks, resilient cities and safeguarding industry

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published - 1 November 2019
By Jess Lye (cesar)
Urban plant biosecurity – understanding emerging risks, supporting resilient cities and safeguarding rural industry

Urban growth is critically linked to biosecurity risk, however the extent of this risk is not well understood and efforts to engage urban dwellers in biosecurity best practices are few. Ninety percent of Australian residents live in urban areas, mostly on the Eastern seaboard. For such a heavily urbanised society, …
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Protect your patch, Uncategorized

Exotic pests and diseases can hitchhike in cargo from trading and travel
published - 30 October 2019
By Lana Russell (Agriculture Victoria)
How do pests and diseases get into Australia and how can we detect them?

Historically, our country has been protected by its geographic isolation, which means Australia is free today of many of the pests and diseases common to other countries.
However, as Australia becomes more connected to the world through increasing trade and international passenger movements we will become progressively more reliant on good …
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Protect your patch, Uncategorized

If you see anything unusual , call the exotic plant pest hotline 1800 084 881
published - 1 October 2019
By Lana Russell (Agriculture Victoria)
Reporting unusual plant pests or diseases

Have you spotted an unusual plant pest or disease?
You can report these to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline -1800 084 881.
Calls within Victoria will be diverted to Agriculture Victoria. This Hotline is answered 0800 – 1800 Monday to Friday within Victoria. Please leave a message if you phone …
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