The curator of Systematics sent an email to his team alerting them to the Auckland Regional Council's deadline for feedback (28th March) about the Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP).
The ARC has several environmental initiatives. Two third's of Auckland's local native species are under threat of extinction. The two major problems are the spread of kauri die-back disease and adequate pest control, especially for possums and marine pests that are becoming increasingly established in our ecosystems. The feedback form has a relatively broad scope but it comes down to two fundamental choices:
What level of additional investment do you support?
How should it be funded? (which directly impacts on funding proposals)
Bevan's alert to the scientists at Manaaki Whenua to give specific feedback is an authentic example of scientists participating and contributing to science; viz. "It is important to give your informed option on matters such as ... funding for the RPMP ... these are areas that Manaaki Whenua has a strong interest and ability to effectively contribute ... strong public support will justify to the council that increased investment is important"
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| Bevan's email to staff |
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| I sent in my feedback as a member of the public. |
