Shannon MulhollandDepartment of Primary Industries - Biosecurity and Food Safety
Shannon Mulholland is a Technical Officer for NSW Department of Primary Industries – Biosecurity and Food Safety. Shannon has been involved in community engagement and education programs to heighten awareness of biosecurity matters, in addition to her work in plant pathology and entomology. Shannon has spent over a decade working in the Hunter Valley specializing in weed and feral animal management within the mining industry as well as extensive experience in post-mining rehabilitation management and monitoring. Her current work involves project management for science and research projects and investigating plant pathogens affecting horticulture industries.
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Abstract
Mining and Biosecurity.
Biosecurity is the protection of our environment, economy and community from harmful pest and disease threats. Biosecurity is a shared responsibility that involves industry, the community and government agencies working together. An important goal for NSW DPI is to prevent new pest, disease and weed species from entering or moving around NSW. In the event of an incursion these threats need to be quickly found and eradicated before they can spread, otherwise we are forced into a management regime and the long term damage they cause can be very costly (both economically and environmentally). Most mine sites typically experience high numbers of personnel and vehicle movements between sites, between regions and interstate, all of which will inevitably pass through areas that contain pests considered to be biosecurity threats to NSW. Imagine for a moment a 4WD vehicle, where this vehicle would typically travel on site, and the multitude of spaces where tiny insects, weed seeds, soil or plant borne diseases could hide and be shipped between sites. A biosecurity incursion on site could not only pose a threat to local primary industries but also offset areas and post-mining rehabilitation. An effective biosecurity strategy is crucial for protecting the environment and economy of NSW.
Mining and Biosecurity.
Biosecurity is the protection of our environment, economy and community from harmful pest and disease threats. Biosecurity is a shared responsibility that involves industry, the community and government agencies working together. An important goal for NSW DPI is to prevent new pest, disease and weed species from entering or moving around NSW. In the event of an incursion these threats need to be quickly found and eradicated before they can spread, otherwise we are forced into a management regime and the long term damage they cause can be very costly (both economically and environmentally). Most mine sites typically experience high numbers of personnel and vehicle movements between sites, between regions and interstate, all of which will inevitably pass through areas that contain pests considered to be biosecurity threats to NSW. Imagine for a moment a 4WD vehicle, where this vehicle would typically travel on site, and the multitude of spaces where tiny insects, weed seeds, soil or plant borne diseases could hide and be shipped between sites. A biosecurity incursion on site could not only pose a threat to local primary industries but also offset areas and post-mining rehabilitation. An effective biosecurity strategy is crucial for protecting the environment and economy of NSW.
Presentation
Mining and Biosecurity.
Presented on 30th March 2017 at the 7th Annual Best Practice Ecological Rehabilitation of Mined Lands Conference (2017)
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