West Coast Regional Pest Plant Management Strategy
This strategy describes how particular pest plants identified within the West Coast region are to be controlled. It provides a strategic and statutory framework for efficient and effective management of pest plants.
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Boundary Control plants
Pest plants which must be destroyed up to a set distance from a neighbouring boundary.
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Total Control plants
Pest plants which must be destroyed completely be the land occupier.
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Progressive Control plants
Pest plants to be destroyed under set conditions in certain areas only.
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Progressive Control Areas exist in these locations:
- Maruia Valley
- Haast
- Coast Road
- Karamea - Little Wanganui
- Cape Foulwind
- South and West of the Mikonui River
Surveillance plants
Surveillance Plants are those Council is keeping a watchful eye on as they have potential to become a major problem. They may be declared pest plants in future.
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Contact
For further information call either of the Regional Weedbuster Co-ordinators:
Mary Trayes
Environmental Information Officer
West Coast Regional Council
03 768 0466 or 0508 800 118
Tom Belton
Technical Support Officer Biosecurity & Weeds
Department of Conservation
03 756 9100