Angus Carnegie

APPS 2025 Scientific Program

Dr Angus Carnegie is Leader Forest Science and a Senior Principal Research Scientist with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Adjunct Professor at Southern Cross University; and Fellow of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society. Angus’ forest health and biosecurity team undertake forest health and biosecurity surveillance to protect planted, native and amenity forests in NSW. He works closely with plantation growers to develop and implement management strategies to reduce the impact of pests and diseases, including biocontrol programs. Angus collaborates with biosecurity agencies within NSW and Australia to reduce the chance of exotic forest pests establishing and spreading