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Register for “Australian workshop: DNA Barcodes for the Top End”

16 May, 2024

Date: Thursday, 6 June 2024
Venue: The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Auditorium
Time: 9 am – 5 pm

This free workshop is supported by the Southern eDNA society and aims to prioritize the DNA barcodes needed to fully realize the benefits of DNA-based monitoring in the Northern Territory. Participants will engage in discussions to identify the uses, needs, and benefits of DNA-based monitoring and the terrestrial and aquatic fauna best suited for these purposes.

Agenda:

Case studies on the uses and benefits of eDNA monitoring
Review of DNA barcode libraries collected thus far
Identification of future DNA barcoding needs
Quantification of the effort involved from organism to barcode

Visit the website for more information.

Keeping an eye on pests and how to report a suspect pest

Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.

Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).

Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline

1800 084 881

New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline

0800 80 99 66

Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide® for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.

Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.

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