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Biosecurity Pathways and Surveillance Strategy workshop

On 2–3 April 2019, industry and government representatives met in Brisbane for a Biosecurity Pathways and Surveillance Strategy workshop.

16 April, 2019
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Annual Surveillance Workshop 2019

The Annual Surveillance Workshop 2019 was held in Brisbane on 13–14 March for people working in pest surveillance to engage with each other as part of the newly established Plant Surveillance Network Australasia-Pacific.

9 April, 2019
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A Novel Methodology for Improving Plant Pest Surveillance in Vineyards and Crops Using UAV-Based Hyperspectral and Spatial Data

Benchmarking forest health surveillance and biosecurity activities for managing Australia’s exotic forest pest and pathogen risks

25 February, 2019
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Report released analysing Australia's plant pest preparedness capability

Analysis of the current Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and national preparedness arrangements, including surveillance, for exotic plant pest incursions and identifies areas where improvements could be made.

25 February, 2019
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Australia's most unwanted – the National Priority Plant Pest list

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has identified a list of 42 pests or pest groupings that are considered to be high priority as a focus for government action because of their impact on plant production or the natural environment.

17 February, 2019
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New paper on forest health surveillance from AJ Carnegie et al

Benchmarking forest health surveillance and biosecurity activities for managing Australia’s exotic forest pest and pathogen risks

7 February, 2019
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