Otago Regional Council
Environment and biodiversity
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Environment and biodiversity
Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.
Base environmental monitoring in the best locality to ensure correct data is available for future decisions.
Develop strong educational programmes to support the community in understanding the importance of adhering to consent conditions.
Place pressure upon government agencies to reduce pest species on land and water bodies under their control.
Enforce compliance for fencing waterways from livestock to reduce pollution.
Plant waterways to reduce pollution, increase biodiversity and create habitat for local fauna.
Support local trapping and monitoring initiatives to ensure pest management and increase biodiversity.
Base environmental monitoring in the best locality to ensure correct data is available for future decisions.
Develop strong educational programmes to support the community in understanding the importance of adhering to consent conditions.
Place pressure upon government agencies to reduce pest species on land and water bodies under their control.
Enforce compliance for fencing waterways from livestock to reduce pollution.
Plant waterways to reduce pollution, increase biodiversity and create habitat for local fauna.
Support local trapping and monitoring initiatives to ensure pest management and increase biodiversity.
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