Dr Angus Carnegie is a Principal Research Scientist with NSW Forest Science (DPI). He has over 25 years’ experience in forest health and biosecurity. He has hands-on experience in detection, diagnostics and management of pests and diseases in pine and eucalypt plantations, as well as research into impact, management, biological control and fungal taxonomy. More recently he has had a greater focus on biosecurity, being involved in emergency responses at the operational and policy level. As Chair of Australian Forest Products Associations’ Forest Health and Biosecurity Subcommittee, he works with government and industry to improve forest biosecurity.