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16 THE 1080 REASSESSMENT Why was 1080 re-assessed in 2006 and 2007? The risks and benefi ts of 1080 use were reviewed by the Environmental Risk Management Authority for several reasons: • we now know a lot more about 1080 since we started to use it over 40 years ago, from considerable scientifi c research and from practical experience in its use; • there has been considerable public concern about the use of 1080 in New Zealand; • the use of 1080 has increased in recent years; mainly for possum control. What was the result of the 1080 reassessment? The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) released its decision in August 2007. It decided to allow the continued use of 1080 but with additional controls on aerial application summarised as follows: • A watch list of all aerial 1080 operations to be maintained to enable the Authority to actively monitor all future 1080 aerial operations; • Strengthened controls to further mitigate the risks involved in 1080 aerial drops; • Best practice promoted in relation to pre-operation planning, consultation and notifi cation as well as the management of 1080 aerial operations; • Further research into alternatives to 1080 for pest control and the effects of 1080.
USEFUL CONTACTS Who to contact for more information? • Regional Councils and the Department of Conservation are possum control agencies: contact their local offi ces for more information. • For more information about the 1080 Reassessment, contact ERMA: phone 0800 376 234 or email info@ermanz.govt.nz. • For information about the control of bovine Tb, contact the Animal Health Board: phone 0800 4824 636 (or 0800 4 TB INFO) • The National Possum Control Agencies (NPCA) can also help with information: phone (04) 499 7559 or email npca@xtra.co.nz REMEMBER . . . 1080 is a poison, and all poisons are dangerous. 1080 must be treated with respect, and must be used safely. Further information on 1080, or safety precautions to be taken with 1080, can be obtained from the nearest offi ce of the Department of Conservation or your regional council. 17
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Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS The Possum Problem 3 About
Page 5 and 6: THE POSSUM PROBLEM Why are possums
Page 7 and 8: What is New Zealand’s possum cont
Page 9 and 10: A similar rate of around 6 grams pe
Page 11 and 12: Specifi cally, the results were:
Page 13 and 14: What is the risk to livestock? 1080
Page 15 and 16: • Pindone is less effective and v
Page 17: What about a possum bounty? Hunters

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