Jacob Maher

Sep 12, 2023 | dailybulletin.com.au | Jacob Maher

Do you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it. We found hundreds of different invasive plants and prohibited weeds advertised on a popular online marketplace. For the first time, our research has exposed the frequent, high volume trade in pest plants across Australia. State and territory governments are adopting our automated surveillance approach to help regulate the online trade in plants and other wildlife.

Sep 9, 2023 | illawarramercury.com.au | Jacob Maher |Phill Cassey

Prickly pear cacti were among the most frequently traded declared plants. Picture ShutterstockDo you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it. We found hundreds of different invasive plants and prohibited weeds advertised on a popular online marketplace. For the first time, our research has exposed the frequent, high volume trade in pest plants across Australia.

Sep 9, 2023 | canberratimes.com.au | Jacob Maher |Phill Cassey

Prickly pear cacti were among the most frequently traded declared plants. Picture ShutterstockDo you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it. We found hundreds of different invasive plants and prohibited weeds advertised on a popular online marketplace. For the first time, our research has exposed the frequent, high volume trade in pest plants across Australia.

Sep 9, 2023 | huntervalleynews.net.au | Jacob Maher |Phill Cassey

Prickly pear cacti were among the most frequently traded declared plants. Picture ShutterstockDo you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it. We found hundreds of different invasive plants and prohibited weeds advertised on a popular online marketplace. For the first time, our research has exposed the frequent, high volume trade in pest plants across Australia.

Sep 9, 2023 | newcastleherald.com.au | Jacob Maher |Phill Cassey

Prickly pear cacti were among the most frequently traded declared plants. Picture ShutterstockDo you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it. We found hundreds of different invasive plants and prohibited weeds advertised on a popular online marketplace. For the first time, our research has exposed the frequent, high volume trade in pest plants across Australia.