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Biosecurity StrategyNew Zealand's natural environment is being attacked by a deluge of pests. Some like rats, stoats and ferrets came a long time ago. Others like painted apple moth are new arrivals. In fact, had New Zealand’s border controls been better, West Auckland may never have needed aerial spraying for painted apple moth. The Government released its Biosecurity Strategy in August 2003. The Strategy is supposed to improve the protection of New Zealand’s environment, economy and health from new pests and diseases. Forest and Bird was actively involved in the development of the Strategy. Some significant gains were achieved in the Strategy and associated Sea Container Review:
MAF has become the lead agency for biosecurity, but
it has yet to prove itself. New Zealanders will not tolerate another painted
apple moth fiasco or news that yet another serious pest has become too established
to enable eradication. What Forest and Bird is Doing  Forest and Bird has been closely involved with the development of the strategy. Staff and members have attended meetings and provided comments to the people developing the draft strategy. Forest and Bird nominated environmental consultant and former Executive member Mike Harding as a member of an advisory group to advise MAF on environmental issues. Forest and Bird made an extensive submission on the draft strategy.
Become involved Send an email to the Prime Minister, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton, Associate Biosecurity Minister Marian Hobbs and Conservation Minister Chris Carter to telling them that biosecurity is important for New Zealand's native plants and animals.
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This page was updated on 15 April, 2005 |  |
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