Draft threat abatement plan for disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi, submissions close 20 May 2013

Phytophthora cinnamomi is a species of water mould, which causes the plant disease commonly referred to as ‘dieback’ in both native plant species and susceptible forestry species, and has been recognised under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) as a serious threat to many native plant species and the ecosystems that host them. The Australian Government has released the Draft Threat abatement plan for disease in natural ecosystems caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi for consultation until 20 May 2013.