Biosecurity
Biosecurity in our region
Invasive animals and plants harm our natural environment, impact our economy and reduce our local biodiversity. We're working hard to make managing pests easier to help protect livelihoods and biodiversity across the region.
Effective biosecurity measures can prevent the introduction and reduce the spread of invasive species, pests, and diseases that could devastate native flora and fauna and harm agricultural productivity.
The West Coast Regional Council has a commitment to maintain and enhance the environmental values of the region. Our biosecurity activities are a vital component of the national biosecurity system.
Our partners
Ministry of Primary Industries –are the leading organisation in New Zealand for managing harmful pests and diseases entering the country, and the control of those that are already here.
Department of Conservation – manage around 30% of New Zealand’s land area. They are responsible for protecting these areas and ecosystems present, including pest and disease management.
New Zealand Biosecurity Institute – works to raise awareness and engagement around biosecurity issues.
OSPRI – OSPRI is a partnership between primary industries and government. They manage two national programmes, NAIT and TBfree.
Predator Free 2050 Limited – is a Crown-owned, charitable company established to help deliver the New Zealand government’s ambitious goal of eradicating possums, stoats and rats by 2050.
Development West Coast – is the regional economic development agency for the West Coast region.
Tai Poutini Polytechic – is the local tertiary education provider, offering popular study options that meet the needs of our local region.
Enviroschools – is an environmental action based programme where young people are empowered to design and lead sustainability projects in their schools, neighbourhoods and country.
