Many of the region’s natural and physical resources, and many economically important activities, can be adversely affected by plant pests or by inadequate plant pest management. Plant pests are usually competitive and adaptable – they can threaten natural ecosystems and commercial crops.
Pest Plants & Weeds Section
Please go to our Pest Plants & Weeds section for more detailed information on pest plants, including:
Fact Sheets
Weed Index
Weed Watch
The adverse effects of plant pests in the Bay of Plenty include:
competition with commercial plants
deterioration of dams, roadways and waterways
threat to overseas markets and trade
human health threats
deterioration of taonga
deterioration of natural ecosystems
reduced biodiversity
reduced soil and water quality
reduced viability of rare or endangered species
Regional Pest Management Strategy
Environment Bay of Plenty's Regional Pest Management Strategy addresses management of plant pests in a holistic and integrated way consistent with the manawhenua perspective of resource management. Implementation of the strategy will contribute to the long term management of nominated plant pests by reducing plant densities and preventing the spread of plants to uninfected areas.
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