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DAFF timber testing trial reveals urgent need for stronger illegal logging laws

The results of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) recent timber testing trial have highlighted critical gaps in the traceability and legality of timber products entering the Australian market. The trial tested 146 timber products from 39 distinct species using advanced scientific techniques such as DNA analysis and stable isotope testing. Shockingly, 25% of the products tested showed inconsistencies with declared species or origin.

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Wildlife in our homes: Australian reptiles in the global exotic pet market

On March 3^rd we celebrate World Wildlife Day, and the theme for 2024 is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation." We are thrilled to feature the research of our guest blogger, Sebastian Chekunov, a PhD candidate from Dr.Ìý's Invasion Ecology research group. Dr Cassey is an ARC IndustryÌýLaureateÌýFellow, Combatting Wildlife Crime and Preventing Environmental Harm.

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PODCAST: Exotic plants and animals: the illegal wildlife trade happening right under your nose

There is increasing interest in owning wild and exotic animals and the internet is able to serve up whatever your heart desires, even if importing these animals is illegal.

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VIDEO: John Scanlon presenting 'Environmental, Nature and Wildlife Crimes and the Role of International Law' lecture

On July 17 this year, the Environment Institute and Adelaide Law School had the pleasure of hosting Mr John Scanlon AO for a public lecture on 'Environmental, Nature and Wildlife Crimes and the Role of International Law', the first in our Hope and Wonder Series.

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Public Lecture: Environmental, nature and wildlife crimes and the role of international law

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Rising to the Challenge

, Interim Director of the Environment Institute, gives a brief snapshot of the vital environmental research – and actions – underway at our University.

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Latest COVID-19 detector dog research and trials underway at Adelaide Airport

Six dogs, including four Australian Border Force (ABF) detector dogs, one South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (SAMFS) dog and one dog from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ (gifted by the ABF), have commenced research trials at Adelaide Airport to determine the feasibility of deploying dogs to detect COVID-19.

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Trained dogs could possibly detect COVID-19 in near future

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‘Gene drives’ could wipe out whole populations of pests in one fell swoop

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Media release: ³ÉÈË´óƬ celebrates Australia Day honours

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