News
August 26, 2024
Groundbreaking data sharing project to better inform environmental assessments
MEDIA STATEMENT Monday 26 August 2024 A groundbreaking project, to securely share data from industry, academia and government and better inform environmental approval processes, has been launched in Perth by Western Australian Science Minister Stephen Dawson. The Shared Environmental Analytics Facility (SEAF), which now has pilot programs in Cockburn Sound and the Pilbara, takes data…
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Updates
October 21, 2021
Collaborative program launched to address weed threats to biodiversity in Western Australia
A new research program, released today by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) entitled “Addressing Weed Threats to Biodiversity” will enhance an understanding of weeds, their impact on native biodiversity and control options to reduce the threats. The program prioritises eight focal areas for research and was developed by WABSI through consultation with a…
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News
August 16, 2021
WABSI webinar: The economic costs of biological invasions in the world and Australia
Click here to watch this webinar on-demand Online event (completed) Thursday 21st October 20214.00pm – 5.30pm (Australian Western Standard Time) Invasive plants in Australia are currently among the greatest threats to native biological diversity and a significant cost to agriculture. The economic impact on agriculture alone is estimated at in excess of $4 billion per…
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Projects
March 25, 2019
Mitigating feral cat impacts on biodiversity
The widespread impacts by feral cats on biodiversity are well recognised. The need to address knowledge gaps is a critical component in an attempt to mitigate the impacts. WABSI led a series of workshops this month, bringing together regulators, researchers, industry and NGOs. Over two days, they discussed their interests, management challenges and shared the…
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