Development and implementation of forest health and biosecurity systems and protocols based on quantitative pest risk and economic impact assessment
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Development and implementation of forest health and biosecurity systems and protocols based on quantitative pest risk and economic impact assessment
The overall projet objective is to develop, test and implement an evidence-based biosecurity and forest heal system and supporting protocols implemented on an industry-wide and cooperative basis within the Green Triangle.
Forest Health methodology standardisations
Standardisation of ethod is the first step in coordinating both a FHS and standardising reporting both at a regional level and a national scale.
Standardisation Methods used:
Centralised System for Reporting
Training
Training was required for both industry staff and a newly recruited local forest health officer. Field work was split between SA and Victoria.
Key Results and Recommendations
The Green Triangle forest industry is comitted to reducing the effect of pest and disease on plantation production through early detection, intervention and effective collaborative research uniting all Green Triangle growers.
Research Needs:
Potential Student Projects:
Researchers: Jeff Connor, Courtney Regan, Jim O'Hehir, Dianne Patzel, Braden Jenkin (Sylva Systems Pty Ltd), David Smith (Agriculture Victoria), John Weiss (Agriculture Victoria), Kathryn Sheffield (Agriculture Victoria), Anna Weeks (Agriculture Victoria), Rudi Hoffman (Agriculture Victoria)
Collaborative Partners: Australian Bluegum Plantations, Green Triangle Forest Products, Hancock Victorian Plantations, OneFortyOne Plantations, PF Olsen, SFM, Timberlands
Dr Jim O’Hehir
General Manager: Forest Research Mount Gambier
Ph: +61 8 830 28997
E: Jim.O'Hehir@unisa.edu.au
Michele Cranage
Administrative Officer
Ph: +61 8 830 28902
E: Michele.Cranage@unisa.edu.au