Getting the Drift with the Environmental Defender’s Office

In response to community concerns, the Environmental Defender’s Office (EDO) has published a free booklet, “Getting the Drift : A Community Guide to Pesticide Sprayed in the NSW Northern Rivers”. Compiled with the National Toxics Network and the co-operation of several industry bodies, it introduces the issues and lists the most common pesticides used in several of the major agricultural industries in this region.
There are over 8000 pesticides registered for use in Australian agriculture, horticulture, livestock, forestry, commericial premises, parks, homes and gardens, some of which may be used by local industries and have potentially worrying health implications.
“Getting the Drift” was launched at an event to promote chemical-free bush regeneration at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall, on 23 October.
To obtain a copy contact the EDO on 1300 369791 or visit their office at 1/17 Molesworth Street, Lismore NSW 2480. It can also be downloaded from the EDO website (www.edo.org.au/edonsw/edonr) or by emailing edonr@edo.org.au .
Also available from the EDO’s website is “A Guide to Private Conservation in NSW”, this publication will help you understand the different private conversation options available and help you decide which option would be most suitable for your property and circumstances.

Submitted by Mark Byrne, Education Officer at the EDO Northern Rivers. For more information or help about this or any other environmental law issue, please call 1300 639 791 or email edonr@edo.org.au