Wild broom Cytisus scoparius Sustained Control √
42
Wild ginger (Kahili and Yellow) ginger Hedychium gardnerianum
Hedychium flavescens
Sustained Control
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44
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15
Yellow ragwort Jacobaea vulgaris Sustained Control √
46
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16
4.1 Other harmful organisms
In addition to the pests listed in Tables 2 and 3 above there are a number of harmful organisms that are already present
in Taranaki for which eradication is technically
their
property boundary
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Taranaki Regional Council
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Phone: 06 765 7127
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Pest
A summary of the Plan’s rules for land occupiers in Taranaki
Good neighbour General
Wild broom A land occupier within the Taranaki region must destroy all
wild broom present on their land within 10 metres of their
property boundary:
- to protect adjacent dairying, sheep and
refurbishment of the Council’s Stratford office at a cost of $6 million over two years, to be funded with a loan repaid from rates.
Restoring financial support for Wild for Taranaki, the regional biodiversity umbrella group, to the pre-COVID level of $235,000 a year.
Annual regional rates will rise in 2021/2022 by less than $30 for the average householder, and by around $60 for a farm worth $2 million, with smaller increases budgeted in subsequent years. Rates for many commercial and industrial ratepayers
The Regional Soil Plan addresses soil loss and soil health issues largely by non-regulatory methods, though there are limited rules. The Plan is currently under review. Find out more about the review here. Regional Soil Plan Download the full Plan here. Amendments have been made to the Plan to include advisory notes for the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry 2018 and the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020. For further information please see sections 3.3
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Postal address:
Website:
Primary contact:
Email:
Phone number(s):
Application to become a Member of Wild for Taranaki
Year: 2016/2017
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Taranaki Regional Council is a leader in biosecurity and biodiversity and I’m convinced the people behind this project have the experience and expertise to succeed and contribute to New Zealand’s predator-free aspirations.” Towards a Predator-Free Taranaki will rely on collaboration between TRC, the region’s three district councils, residents, Taranaki Mounga Project and the region’s biodiversity coalition, Wild for Taranaki. “This project is taking Taranaki forward and its success is in the hands of
beard Ragwort Senegal tea Nodding thistle Plumeless thistle Variegated thistle Wild broom Taranaki's Plan and Strategy Protecting Taranaki’s land and water from pests and other harmful plants and animals is vital for our environment, taonga (treasures), and economic growth. Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Taranaki Regional Council plays a key part in that protection, using its statutory Regional Pest Management Plan alongside a separate Biosecurity Strategy outlining broader biosecurity goals
beard Ragwort Senegal tea Nodding thistle Plumeless thistle Variegated thistle Wild broom Taranaki's Plan and Strategy Protecting Taranaki’s land and water from pests and other harmful plants and animals is vital for our environment, taonga (treasures), and economic growth. Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Taranaki Regional Council plays a key part in that protection, using its statutory Regional Pest Management Plan alongside a separate Biosecurity Strategy outlining broader biosecurity goals
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We will be working together effectively to achieving our founding objectives of –
Ÿ Raising the profile of biodiversity in the community, and increasing awareness and understanding of the issues
Ÿ Providing a vehicle for dialogue, including information sharing, between like-minded but diverse interests
Ÿ Identifying common ground and establishing a publicly agreed policy position and partnerships
Ÿ Making commitments to positive action
Ÿ Establishing a
Taranaki Regional Council is collaborating with the Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust, Massey University and the New Zealand Rhododendron Association on an ex-situ conservation strategy for the genus Rhododendron. But what does this actually mean? An ex-situ strategy means we are physically conserving something outside of its natural habitat range to ensure its survival – similar to the way zoos work with native and exotic animals. Rhododendrons are our focus because as a group of plants they are one