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June • Rakatu Wetlands

Biocontrol agents for Darwin's Barberry and Chilean Flame Creeper - feedback sought regarding the release of these

Walter Fieldes, Biosecurity Officer - Plants at ES, is seeking pre-application feedback prior to applying to EPA for release the bioconctorl agents for these two pest plant species in our region.

Please read this attached letter (PDF, 611.19 kB) and other information CFC flyer (PDF, 1.42 MB), DBRust (PDF, 1.73 MB).

There is further information from a dedicated website and ES has set up a page on the ES Website for stakeholders to submit views and feedback.

Manaaki Whenua have two 30minute webinars from their Biosecutity Bonanza covering both agents. Access here.

ES are holding two online Q&A sessions (11am-noon and 7-8pm on 22 Oct ) Please send an email to [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] to register for the Q&A session. Walter is happy to speak to anyone personally if you would like further information or can’t make either of the Q&A sessions: [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] 021 500 664

Posted on: Thursday, 26 September 2024

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