National regulations around the Rules Good Neighbour Rules must comply with the National Policy Direction for Pest Management 2015 and the Council must be satisfied that land occupiers follow them in regard to: Whether a pest’s spread would cause unreasonable costs to occupiers of adjacent land. That the occupiers of adjacent land take reasonable measures to manage the pest or its impacts. Pest Boundary distance Values being protected Brushtail possums
page Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Services 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Ph: 06 765 7127, www.trc.govt.nz Working with people | caring for Taranaki DESCRIPTION Wharangi is a coastal shrub or small tree which can grow up to 8m tall with a trunk up to 20cm in diameter. It is a member of the Rutaceae family, to which citrus and rue also belong. Rutaceae species are known for the oil glands contained in their leaves, which make them
of our children and grandchildren. You will experience increased enjoyment and appreciation of our natural world. You will experience improved health and wellbeing. There are opportunities to network and develop friendships and partnerships. There are opportunities to learn new skills and gain practical experience. Benefits of getting involved HOW YOU CAN HELP Join us as either a Member or become a Friend Become involved in a biodiversity project as a
Biodiversity ‘In 2013/2014 the Council’s biodiversity spend was almost $1.2 million…’ Biodiversity Biodiversity, or biological diversity, describes the variety of all biological life, large and small. It includes micro-organisms, fungi, ferns, trees, plants, insects, and the ecosystems to which they belong. It includes genetic diversity within species and between species. It encompasses ecosystems on land, in freshwater, within the coastal margins, and offshore. The arrival of
licence is required and the poison has a good field life. It must be used in either bait stations or biodegradable bag (shown). PestoffPestoffPestoffPestoff Pestoff is a second generation anticoagulant. The active ingredient is brodifacoum. It is available in different formulations for possums and rats. No licence is required, however bait stations and appropriate signage is necessary. Stock must have no access to bait at any Stock
Prune branches larger than 30mm). Year 4-8 Stem prune blackwoods to 6 metres leaving 50% green crown. Year 8-9 Remove nurse crop before it reaches 15 metres in height. Thin blackwoods to a final crop of 150 stems/ha. Note Less vigorous eucalypts such as E. obliqua, E. muelleriana, E.globoidea or E. fastigata are recommended as suitable nurse crops Pests and diseases Pests and diseases found to affect blackwoods include: � Psyllids (psylla acaciae) and leaf miners (Acvocerops
Kore, Upcycle Taranaki, Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust, Puke Ariki Educa�on team, Department of Conserva�on educa�on team, Heart Founda�on and the Public Health team. page To know more or register for any events listed, please contact Lauree Jones: Enviroschools@trc.govt.nz 027 245 6119 or visit www.enviroschools.org.nz. Don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook: Taranaki Enviroschools Boomerang Bags for Taranaki Enviroschools Plas�c Free July
Knowledge and experience of all or some of these principles would be an advantage. The ideal person for an Enviroschools Facilitator role will: Have experience with a holistic approach to environmental education. Including knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and practices of sustainability and experience of action-learning and genuine student participation, and how this operates in schools. Understand school/ ECE systems: experience of how schools/ ECE centres operate
suggestion was made that it should be opened up to other groups e.g golf courses. It was noted that in future they should look at holding one around the Coast as the closest ones were in New Plymouth or Hāwera. Resolved That the Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee: a) receives the memorandum and notes the activities of the Regional Waste Minimisation Officer. Jamieson/Roach 3. South Taranaki District Council Mid-term WMMP Review 3.1 Ms R Martin, Environment and
Williamson was received and sustained. Notification of Late Items There were no late items of business. 1. Confirmation of Minutes – 18 September 2018 Resolved THAT the Taranaki Regional Council 1. takes as read and confirms the minutes and resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford, on Tuesday 18 September 2018 at 10.30am. Lean/Joyce page Minutes