Possums, rooks, old mans beard or something else?

MEDIA RELEASE Horizons Regional Council

29 August, 2014

Possums, rooks, old mans beard or something else?

Horizons Regional Council is asking for community feedback about pest control in the Region to help guide decisions for a new Pest Management Plan.

Horizons environmental manager biosecurity Bill Martyn says the national Biosecurity Act has recently changed and Horizons now has the opportunity to review its pest management strategies.

Before we develop a draft Pest Management Plan that will be put out for formal consultation in April, itd be great to hear what people think about existing pest control in the Region and what theyd like to see in their area, says Mr Martyn.

Wed like to know if the community considers possums, rooks, old mans beard or something else an issue. What pests need attention, how much effort should we put in and how much are you prepared to invest in it as a ratepayer?

Chairman Bruce Gordon says Horizons needs to hear community feedback, particularly around what we more we could be doing.

This review is your chance to voice your concerns so please get involved, says Mr Gordon.

Mr Martyn says feedback will be used to create the draft document which will be put out for formal consultation in April 2015.

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Possums, rooks, old mans beard or something else?