February 2005
- Algae Management Options Under Review
18 February 2005
Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) in conjunction with Environment Southland is holding three information meetings this week to explain the latest developments with the algae incursion of Didymosphenia affecting some 200 km of the Waiau and Mararoa Rivers, Biosecurity New Zealand Senior Adviser Christina Vieglais, said today. - Animal welfare plea validates MAF's actions
15 February 2005
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) believes that today's guilty plea to animal welfare charges it laid against Northland farmer Alan William Summers vindicates its decision to lay criminal charges. Sentencing is currently scheduled for 11 March 2005. - Moth finds in Auckland
10 February 2005
A male moth was detected in a fall webworm trap on 7 February 2005 in Mount Wellington Auckland, Biosecurity New Zealand acting director of post-clearance Ian Gear said today. - Permanent Forest Sink Initiative - Bulletin Issue 1
February 2005
The PFSI has been initiated by the government to promote the establishment of new permanent forests on previously unforested land. The initiative offers land owners the opportunity to claim Kyoto Protocol compliant emission units from post-1990 permanent forests. - MAF Appoints New Quarantine Head
10 February 2005
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has appointed a new general manager for its quarantine service. - February 2005 Rural Bulletin
07 February 2005
including: SONZAF 2004: Main Findings, Walking Rights to Rivers and Lakes: Government Response, Public Consultation: Drowning and Falls Prevention, Meetings: Managing Our Freshwater, National Population Projections: 2004(base) - 2051, Financial Assistance for Live Organ Donors, NZ National Climate Summary - 2004 and Where Do You Want to Retire - 2003/04 Research Final Report Summaries
04 February 2005
MAF Policy Information Paper 55, ISSN 1171-4654, ISBN 0-478-07844-7 - Research in Progress 2004/2005 Operational Research Objectives
04 February 2005
MAF Policy Information Paper 54, ISSN 1171-4654, ISBN 0-478-07843-9
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