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Free brochure on biocontrol agents now available
December 2008
Hot off the press - Landcare Research has prepared a brochure called "Biocontrol Agents for Weeds in New Zealand," a quick reference guide for using one living organism (usually insects or fungi) to control another.
The brochure is available free of charge at the front desk at Council or by calling the Rural Liaison Adviser on +64 3 546 0308.
Detailed pest info and photos online
The pest plants listed in the Regional Pest Management Strategy are available to browse on Council’s website.
Find photos and descriptions of each pest, reasons why they are listed in the strategy and objectives for containment and/or eradication. All pests in each category – total control, progressive, boundary, and containment – are listed and cross referenced to each other. Browse the online pest directory.
How do you safely dispose of energy saving light bulbs?
Energy-saving and fluorescent light bulbs must be disposed of properly to avoid contaminating our environment with mercury.Find out how to properly dispose of energy saving lightbulbs.
The end of open fires is here!
Use of open fires in the urban area of Nelson (including the Glen) has now been banned, effective 1 January 2008. More on Nelson's air quality rules and all the changes in home fires, including the end of open fires.
EcoBuzz
The Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council have teamed up to bring you a teacher and student resource called Ecobuzz. You'll find plenty of useful information on different environmental topics, including events, competitions, and websites.
Download the latest issue (PDF @ 1.3MB).
Check out EcoBuzz back issues...
Links to more information on the environment
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