2022-2032 Threatened Species Action Plan Released

2022-2032 Threatened Species Action Plan Released

The Threatened Species Action Plan: Towards Zero Extinction was announced on 4 October 2022 by the Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek. This Plan sets out a pathway for threatened species conservation and recovery over the next 10 years. The...
BAM Act Review Stage 2 – Have your say thru 4 Dec 2022

BAM Act Review Stage 2 – Have your say thru 4 Dec 2022

Submissions to a review of WA’s biosecurity laws close on 4 December. The review will reinforce the State’s biosecurity defences. DPIRD Media Release 09Nov2022: Act now to comment on WA biosecurity laws Western Australians have only a few weeks left to have their say...
‘Come Clean, Go Clean’ Field Days Biosecurity Reminder

‘Come Clean, Go Clean’ Field Days Biosecurity Reminder

DPIRD reminds people attending field days to clean vehicles, equipment, tools and clothing to minimise the biosecurity risk of spreading pests, weeds and diseases The annual field day season is underway, prompting the Department of Primary Industries and Regional...
Tree Pests in the Spotlight for 2022 Biosecurity Blitz

Tree Pests in the Spotlight for 2022 Biosecurity Blitz

DPIRD senior development officer Rosalie McCauley (right) and plant disease epidemiologist Peter Scott are encouraging community members to sign up for this year’s TREEmendous Biosecurity Blitz 24 September to 24 October 2022  Join in DPIRD’s 2022 Biosecurity...
Biosecurity Alert  – Myrtle Rust

Biosecurity Alert – Myrtle Rust

HIGH ALERT:  June 2022, Myrtle Rust detected for first time in WA, in the Kimberley Travellers going to and from the north, please help prevent the spread! WA bush walkers and travellers to northern WA are encouraged to look and report signs of myrtle rust. Myrtle...