Biosecurity Education and Initiatives

Marlborough District Council’s biosecurity officers have considerable experience and expertise in pest management matters.

This is passed onto the community in the following ways:

Responding to public enquiries including identification of pests for the public
Personal visits associated with inspections, monitoring and surveillance
Carrying out presentations to interested groups
Educational programmes designed to increase the awareness of land occupiers in respect of the responsibilities pests present, infestation levels and best control methods
The use of displays at shows and field days
Encouraging communities to get involved in pest management and identification
The publication and distribution of leaflets
Preparing features for and placing advertisements in the media
Conducting practical, on site demonstration of management techniques
Community initiatives eg: Weedbusters.

Community Groups and Initiatives

There are many examples of community groups, including Landcare and Weedbuster groups, local residents' associations, industry organisations that all have a part to play in working together to tackle weed and animal pest problems.

For more information please phone our Customer Service Centre on 03 520 7400.