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Pest survey
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The feedback gathered by this survey will help shape ORC's new regional pest management plan. What is a regional pest management plan? Good question!
A regional pest management plan identifies pests in the region and sets goals to either keep these pests out of Otago, get rid of them, or reduce them. The plan also makes rules for people to follow.
There are many pest species that can impact Otago's environment, communities and economy. Under ORC's current plan 51 species are managed. You can find out more about these on page 17 of the current plan.
Why is the pest plan being reviewed?
Pest plans are required to be reviewed every ten years. The current pest plan was established by Council in 2019, so it’s about time we took another look at it.
A full review of the pest plan takes time. There is a lot of thinking to do around what we might want to improve and what changes are needed to make a plan that works for all our communities.
Regional Pest Management Plan
The Regional Pest Management Plan (Pest Plan) sets out the framework for how pest plants and animals specified in the plan will be managed in Otago over the next 10 years.
Pest management plan review
The Otago Regional Pest Management Plan 2019–2029 sets out how pest plants and animals are managed across Otago under the Biosecurity Act 1993. The plan is now being reviewed to ensure it remains effective and resilient. Learn about purpose of the plan, why the review is needed, and how you can get involved in the process.
Notification
Information on the proposal for a new pest plan and public notification timeframes.
Otago Pest Management Plan Submissions
Information on the submissions process and how you can get involved.
Hearings
Information on the public hearing process, where and when hearings will be held and hearing outcomes.
Decisions
Information on the decisions process, timeframes and outcomes.
Appeals
Information on the appeals processes and what will happen should an appeal occur.
