page LAND Sustainable land use Soil is one of Taranaki's most important resources, with the region's lush, fertile land the backbone of the regional economy. Taranaki's rural-based wealth is dependent upon good pasture production which, in turn, depends upon sustainable management of the land. The eastern hill country The coastal sand country THIS CHAPTER COVERS: Soil health Soil quality Land remediation Monitoring sites The Council's sustainable land
page S c h o o l s i n t h e e n v i r o n m e n t n e w s l e t t e r S IT E M A Y 2 0 9 IS S U E N O .8 9 1 Regional Council Taranaki Tēnā koutou katoa For assistance or information on environmental education contact: Emily Roberts, Education Officer Taranaki Regional Council education@trc.govt.nz www.trc.govt.nz S ITE MAY 20 8 ISSUE NO.891 Printed on recycled paper This SITE newsletter showcases different types of
page page Taranaki Tree Trust - Herekawe Stream restoration project 2013 page Waitara Beach Clean up 2016 page Timeline • Prior to 2008 groups and organisations working independently • First Taranaki Biodiversity Forum 2008 • Will to work together to achieve more. • Coalition of the willing • Accord launched 2012 page • Regional Biodiversity Co-ordinator employed 2014 • Taranaki
page page Taranaki Tree Trust - Herekawe Stream restoration project 2013 page Waitara Beach Clean up 2016 page Timeline • Prior to 2008 groups and organisations working independently • First Taranaki Biodiversity Forum 2008 • Will to work together to achieve more. • Coalition of the willing • Accord launched 2012 page • Regional Biodiversity Co-ordinator employed 2014 • Taranaki
application form where th separate report). If you have any questions relating to completion of this a Department, Taranaki Regional Council on telephone (06)765 Lodge the application by signing below and sending the completed form to: Mail: Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352. Attention: Consents Administration Officer Email: consents@trc.govt.nz (if application is emailed please do not mail a hard copy unless requested to do so by the consents department.)
planifrons) (At Risk). Freshwater mussels (Hyridella menziesii) (At Risk, Regionally Distinctive) are also suspected to be present. page Ecological values Ecological values Rank Comment Rarity and distinctiveness High Contains New Zealand dabchick (Poliocephalus rufopectus) (Nationally Vulnerable), grey duck (Anas superciliosa superciliosa) (Nationally Critical). Freshwater mussels (Hyridella menziesii) (At Risk, Regionally Distinctive are also believed to
page 42 Funding Impact Statement FUNDING IMPACT STATEMENT The total estimated expenditure for the Taranaki Regional Council for 2016/2017 is $25,361,779. This expenditure will be funded from the following sources. These funding/financing sources are consistent with the Council’s Revenue and Financing Policy. 2015/2016 Estimate $ 2016/2017 Estimate $ 2016/2017 LTP $ 4,835,724 General rates 4,743,441 4,324,483
page Taranaki Regional Council Coastal Plan review: Regional Council Taranaki Draft Coastal Plan apply? Where How do we define the coast? Do other plans and rules cover the same areas The Taranaki Regional Council is reviewing its Coastal Plan, which is the 'rule book' governing the use, development and protection of what's known as the Coastal Marine Area. A new Draft Coastal Plan proposes to to cover the broader Coastal Environment. This information sheet
page Taranaki Regional Council Email: info@trc.govt.nz Phone: 06 765 7127 www.trc.govt.nz Working with people | caring for Taranaki Factsheet: 3 Protecting Taranaki from the risks of harmful plants, animals and diseases is an ongoing challenge. Under the Biosecurity Act, rules may be imposed through national or regional pest management plans. These can bring significant costs and obligations to people. There are also costs to ratepayers when
threatened Māui dolphin. Human activities and natural processes both impact on coastal and marine biodiversity in the region to varying degrees, depending on particular zones and habitats. The Council undertakes representative monitoring of intertidal communities and coastal dune vegetation and some marine pest control. With relatively few marine pests currently in Taranaki’s waters, it is important to prevent the spread of invasive species into the region. The organisations with main