Why do we need biosecurity in Australia? “Biosecurity” was first used to describe preventive and quarantine measures to reduce the risk of invasive pests or diseases arriving at a specific location that could damage crops and livestock as well as the wider environment. We live in a very challenging environment, an island! This means we need to be protected from exotic pests and diseases. We also have a really big border to protect especially when we are trading with international countries. Biosecurity, a shared responsibility On 1 July 2017, the way government, industry and the community manages biosecurity in NSW changed. Over 39 million people visit our 850 national parks and reserves each year. There are more than 350 species, populations and communities considered to be threatened by the impacts of pest animals across NSW, impacting on the quality of the experience for visitors. Biosecurity isn’t just for farmers and animals – biosecurity applies to urban areas as well.
- Don't buy seeds online for your garden, consider the risks because you can accidentally import a pest plant - Waste from the fish tank can be a risk to our waterways - they should go in the bin not in sewers or waterways - If you plan on going away for the weekend perhaps camping, hiking or fishing? Make sure you aren't spreading seeds or bugs from your car, clothes, boots or equipment A successful biosecurity system requires scientists, government, industry, and the community to cooperate. In the end it is a system of shared responsibility.
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