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You grow, cultivate and harvest timber from plantations or public forests. This may include soft or hard wood for pulp, timber or manufactured products.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Keep your forests healthy. Know how to identify signs of pests and diseases. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect your business and the environment.

Be aware

Know the risks. These are a threat to your industry, the environment and our way of life.

Field guide

Exotic pests and diseases of forests and timber. Know what to look for.

agriculture.gov.au

Plant pests and diseases

Watch for signs of these pests and diseases. They can pose a serious risk to our plant life.

agriculture.gov.au

Threat of dieback

Learn more about this high risk disease. Know how to identify it. Understand what you can do to stop the spread.

environment.gov.au

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Agriculture Victoria

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you must take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

A quick guide

How you can protect your property and the industry. What you must do. Useful downloads and videos.

farmbiosecurity.com.au

Forest watch

Take part in a new national surveillance program. You can help gather data on pest and disease risks.

planthealthaustralia.com.au

Keep it clean

Don't spread risk material. Keep vehicles and heavy machinery clean. Check advice in this field hygiene manual.

nrmsouth.org.au

Plan your approach

An overview of the risks and your role. Tools to help you plan.

planthealthaustralia.com.au

Report a concern

See something unusual? Report it. Even if you’re not sure.

How to report

Resources

Learn more about forest biosecurity. These resources can help.

Myrtle rust

A threat to our biodiversity. Learn more about this disease. How it spreads. Damage it can cause.

landcareaustralia.org.au

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