On 1 July 2017 the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 commenced, supported by the Biosecurity Regulations 2017.
BIOSECURITY IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY and everyone needs to be aware of their General Biosecurity Duty.
Further info will be available at the Regional Weeds site at this years Henty Machinery Field Days (18, 19, 20 September 2018). Find us at Block D Site 127
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Water levels were lowered through June to mid July to ensure effective weed control of the highly invasive aquatic weed Egeria densa.
13th July 2018 Lake Mulwala level on the rise after effective weed control
25th May 2018 Lake Mulwala level to be lowered further for better weed control
Photo: Patrick Minogue, Federation Council.
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The NSW Invasive Species Plan 2018-2021 has been released.
The Plan supports the NSW Biosecurity Strategy 2013–2021 and identifies key deliverables to help prevent new incursions, eliminate or contain existing populations and effectively manage already widespread invasive species. Its scope includes weeds, and vertebrate and invertebrate pests in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments.
Note: our Red Guide Post initiative ...
Read moreDeveloping best practice management strategies for sagittaria in Australia May 2018 final report.
Appendix 3 contains an update on biological control of sagittaria – June 2017.
Yanco Campus of Tocal College Shortcourse schedule from September – December 2017
| 2017 | Name of course | Location |
| 13 September | Working in confined spaces – Refresher | Yanco |
| 19-20 September | SMARTtrain® chemical application (Level 3) | Yanco |
| 20 September | SMARTtrain® Level 3 reaccreditation | Yanco |
| 21-22 September | SMARTtrain® chemical risk management (Level 4) | Yanco |
| 26-27 September | Chainsaw – Trim and cut felled trees (Level 1 chainsaw operation) | Yanco |
| 28-29 September | Chainsaw – ... |
Environmental writer Nic Gill has written something unique – a children’s book with biosecurity as its major theme.
Animal Eco-Warriors tells the true stories of animals operating at the frontline, helping people resolve environmental problems. We meet biosecurity beagles at Hobart airport, sniffing out contraband that may harbour invasive species or diseases. We see Clay the terrier, making sure Tasman Island, the site of ...
Read moreWhat is your general biosecurity duty?
Did you know that you have a general biosecurity duty in your home garden? Under the Biosecurity Act, you’re expected to know the basics about the spread of pests and diseases, and the problem pests in your local area.
For an easy to read fact sheet click here
For further information go to http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/biosecurity-legislation/general-biosecurity-duty
