Plant Health Series: Australia’s plant health and biosecurity system
20.03.24
- Start time: 09:30
- End time: 10:30
- Where: Online (Zoom)
A talk focusing on the policies that are in place to protect Australia's plant health and biosecurity
Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, Australia's chief plant health protection officer, will be delivering this keynote address, discussing points related to Australia's plant health and biosecurity system. This will be followed by an opportunity for an audience Q&A and discussion chaired by Lucy Carson-Taylor, plant health engagement manager at APHA.
Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith
Gabrielle is the chief plant health protection officer (CPHO) of Australia and Australia's delegate at the International Plant Protection Convention's Commission for Phytosanitary Measures. Dr Vivian-Smith leads Australia's national responses to emergency plant pest and disease incursions. Her work aims to protect Australia's plant-based industries and the natural environment from harmful exotic plant pests and disease.
Timings
This event will take place on Wednesday 20th March from 09:30 - 10:30 GMT (20:30-21:30 AEDT).
Audience
This event is open to all, but will be particularly relevant to scientists including those working in areas related to plant health.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 3 CPD points. If you are a member of the Plant Health professional register, this CPD contributes to maintaining your registration.
Special requirements
If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Cost and booking
This event is free to attend and open to all. Advance booking is essential through the link at the top of the page, and the Zoom meeting link will be circulated to registrants ahead of the event.
Contact
For booking, website or events queries, please contact Eleanor Barrand at [email protected] or on 020 3925 3444.