Minutes 4 July 2012 - Environment Southland

Regional Services Committee – 4 July 2012
Cr Mason queried whether it was true or assumed the statement in the report
“Landcare Research calculates that, unless current control of environmental weeds
improves, a wide range of invasive weeds will impact upon 575,000 ha of high
priority conservation land within 10-15 years.” Mr Milne advised that people
leading the programmes at that higher level were suggesting that point.
Mr Bowman noted that wilding pines could add to that given the availability of
high country land.
3.12 Manapouri Darwin’s Barberry and Cotoneaster Control Programme
Amy Lagerstedt reported on the control of Darwin’s barberry and cotoneasters in
the Manapouri area that was progressing well.
3.13 New Pest Animal Tools
Mr Burgess reported on recent staff training and guidance on the use of the new
toxins, PAPP and Zinc Phosphide, from the manufacturer, Connovation Limited.
Resolved:
Moved Cr Currie, seconded Cr Horrell that Council note the
Ongoing Matters.
� Item 4 – Individual Reports
4.1 Requests for Assistance
Carried
A total of 28 requests for assistance with pests had been dealt with over the period
5 May to 19 June 2012, the most common issues relating to wasps and the loan of
traps for magpies and Mustelids.
4.2 Biosecurity Activity Summary
This item reported on activities recently undertaken by Biosecurity staff.
Resolved:
Moved Cr Rodway, seconded Cr Horrell that Council note the
Individual Reports.
Carried
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