The files in this collection were compiled by Peter Johnston as part of South West NRM’s Historical Research Collaboration Project Mulga Lands Information Hub project. The files and the information contained within them are not necessarily the sole work of Peter Johnston....

In the past year, our team of scientists has continued to make significant progress in delivering innovative, quality research for improved management of Queensland’s weeds and pest animals. Key achievements from our four research programs are outlined

The Australian continent contains a large number of endemic fish species that contribute to the relatively high and unique biodiversity of our aquatic ecosystems. This means that Australian fish fauna are vulnerable to the impacts of alien fish invasions. Several Australian...

An Australian Weeds Committee National Initiative

Biosecurity Queensland came into operation on 1 March 2007. Bringing together the biosecurity resources and functions of Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F), Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...

"These audios and videos are a great reminder of what landholders and travelling farm workers should be considering when it comes to positive biosecurity practices. They provide basic tips, actions and details on where to get more information," said Chief Veterinary...

Pest Portal Under NHT’s National Feral Animal Control Program, the Bureau of Rural Sciences has supported the Pest Animal Control CRC in cooperation with the University of Canberra to develop a website on pest animals. The site aims to make information on past and current...

Biosecurity Queensland came into operation on 1 March 2007. Bringing together the biosecurity resources and functions of Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F), Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...

The roots of development of any country are complex and many-sided. It is ambitious to attempt to assess the role of our small discipline in the development of the Pacific. Yet, benefits from biological control in this region have been substantial and reflected as economic and...

The control of woody weeds in the mulga lands of south-west Queensland is commonly regarded as essential for restoration of degraded systems. However, these shrubs have become a dominant and stable component of many mulga land ecosystems, and their removal may have unknown...