National Pest Plant Accord
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The National Pest Plant Accord identifies pest plants that are prohibited from sale and commercial propagation and distribution across the country.
The Accord came into effect on 1 October 2001 and is an agreement between regional councils and government departments with biosecurity responsibilities. It provides a consistent approach to managing pest plants across the country.
In 2006 the Accord was revised to include the Nursery and Garden Industry Association as a member of the decision-making body.
Under the Accord, regional councils undertake surveillance to ensure the pest plants are not being sold, propagated or distributed.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- ProtectNZ - website operated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
- Overview of NPPA on the website of Biosecurity New Zealand.