P.PSH.1514 - Developing a definition for deforestation in Australia
This project developed a definition for ‘deforestation’ in an Australian agricultural context, which is informing plans for adoption.
| Project start date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Project end date: | 31 December 2024 |
| Publication date: | 07 August 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
The Australian red meat and livestock industry is seeking opportunities to promote Australia’s good land management practices and environmental sustainability to support engagement with customers, financial institutions, Government and international stakeholders. This is in response to an increasing number of Australian red meat customers (domestically and globally) aligning to and applying international definitions of ‘deforestation’ to Australian agricultural products. This project developed a definition for ‘deforestation’ in an Australian agricultural context, which is informing plans for adoption. In order to do this, a regulatory environment review was undertaken, and a draft definition developed and finalised following broad industry consultation. Further information on this project, the definition, and its adoption, is available from Cattle Australia.
Objectives
Australia has a unique landscape and grazing environment. This project developed a definition for ‘deforestation’ in an Australian agricultural context, which is informing plans for adoption.
Key findings
Key findings from this project are available from Cattle Australia.
Benefits to industry
This project is playing a key role in helping the industry to communicate its sustainable land management practices.
MLA action
No further MLA action at this time.
Future research
Future activity may be required around adoption of the definition. The scope of this work is still be determined by industry.
More information
| Project manager: | Brad Pfeffer |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Baringa Partners LLP |
