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ORC Biosecurity News shares the latest updates on pests, weeds, wilding pines, and all things biosecurity across Otago.
Stay in the loop with local stories, project updates, and practical info to help protect our environment and communities.
ORC to begin control work following African feather grass incursion
Council grateful to local ‘pest detectives’
Rabbits, feral cats and conifers top pest survey results
Survey extended by a month: The Otago Regional Council is reviewing its regional pest management plan, kicking off with a region-wide survey asking people which pests worry them most.
ORC reviewing regional pest plan
Council asks, ‘Which pests worry you the most, and why? Are there new contenders?’
Flagstaff wallaby search near Dunedin continues
ORC’s wallaby search programme around Flagstaff near Dunedin has not found any trace of the pests yet - but is set to continue into next year.
Look out for ORC’s freshwater ambassadors in Central Otago this summer
Otago Regional Council’s biosecurity team is once again rolling out its summer freshwater ambassador programme — this year with two new ambassadors who will be out and about across Otago’s lakes and rivers over the holiday season.
Last ‘kaah’ for rook pests in Otago
Spot a rook? Call in the professionals to deal with it, urges Otago Regional Council.
Celebrating success: Jobs for Nature projects deliver lasting gains for Otago’s environment
Two major ORC initiatives funded through the Government’s Jobs for Nature programme have wrapped up with outstanding results — leaving a lasting legacy for the region’s waterways, biodiversity, and communities. These projects have only been successful due to the effort of mana whenua, East Otago Catchment Group and landowners in the area.
New form sends your pest sightings direct to ORC’s Biosecurity team
Have you seen a rook? What about Mediterranean fanworm?
Building on successful community rabbit control programme at Moeraki – ORC
After four years a successful, community rabbit management programme at Moeraki is being celebrated - but co-operative vigilance remains the key for long-term success.
Boost to biosecurity and biodiversity programmes
Two separate reports on biodiversity and biosecurity operations around Otago have revealed increased engagement and a steady boost to the projects underway.
First spy wallaby hunt successful: ORC
ORC has completed its first surveillance operation looking at whether spy wallaby will lead hunters to other wallaby.
