Policy & Planning agenda July 2018
Policy & Planning Committee agenda July 2018
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Officers' Report on Submissions
Submission No. 1 Murray Hancock 4c Antonio Street Stratford Decision sought Section 4 of RPMP: Organisms declared as pests (a) Include Sycamore tree as a pest plant. Officers’ response The submitter’s comment is noted. Officers agree that Sycamore trees have potential ‘pest’ characteristics, particularly in relation to biodiversity values. However, the application of rules requiring land occupiers across the region to control the species is
Combined biennial report 2013-2015
Regional quarry compliance monitoring report
Pene - Appendix A - Update to AFTL - Odour Dispersion modelling investigation 25 Feb 2022
and surrounding the site featuring shelterbelt vegetation or other tall trees has been manually classified as Forest Cover, which I consider appropriate to characterise the shelterbelt(s). Within the site, cells occupied by sheds or concrete hardstand have been manually classified as Urban Cover, reflecting the buildings and impervious surfaces consistent with built/urban environments. The land use categorisation of cells in the area surrounding the site has remained as Agricultural. The land
Taranaki State of the Environment Report 2009
_ Oaonui Sandy Bay Society; Barry Hartley; Cam and Sarah Collier; Tom Gibson; Parininihi Ki Wait _ otara Incorporation; Ng _ ati Tama Iwi Development Trust; Merv and Rae Hooker; Bernard and Pauline Gibson; Bill Clarkson; Moturoa School; Venture Taranaki Trust; Riverlands Eltham Limited; Russell Joblin; East Taranaki Environment Trust; Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust; Balance Agri-Nutrients; Peter Burgham; Taranaki Tree Trust; Tom Gibson; Trust Power; Len Pentelow; Pat
Patui
stature vegetation includes pigeonwood, mapou, mahoe and tree ferns, although is sparse in places. The block also contains some areas of regenerating native scrub in relatively good condition. Notable species include five species of rata, kanuka and manuka. Fauna Birdlife at the site is reasonably diverse and includes notable species such as brown kiwi, bush falcon, North Island robin and whitehead. Other forest birds present include the grey warbler, silvereye,
Hearing evidence submitted - Duncan Backshall
intensity. 1. 11 The wind along the driveway was light and from the south and was subsequently observed to be noticeably stronger at the poultry farm and 46 Airport Drive. 1. 12 I observed that the shelterbelt along the northern boundary was a similar height to the new roof exhaust vent stacks. The trees along the west and south boundaries were higher than the stacks. Summary of evidence 1. 13 I have described the existing environment in section 3 and was able to verify the
Pukekotahuna Head Waters Reserve; Whare Pīwakawaka
present and dominated by toro and toropapa, with kanano, pigeonwood, raukawa, rangiora, pigeonwood and hangehange. Tree ferns and ground ferns are common in places and seedlings and saplings are also abundant. The area falls within the ‘Less reduced, better protected’ LENZ environment F5.3b. Fauna Notable native birdlife recorded within the site include whitehead, kārearea/falcon, rifleman and long tailed cuckoo. Other birdlife includes kererū, tūī, bellbird,
SITE91
https://ebird.org/atlasnz The aim of this annual survey is to better understand kererū numbers and distribution across New Zealand. Kererū play a crucial role in forest regeneration by dispersing the large fruits of native trees including tawa, pūriri and matai. In common with the other surveys, there are some great educational resources associated with the survey: https://www.greatkererucount.nz/kereru-education-pack/ https://www.greatkererucount.nz/ Although the official survey only takes
14Furtherinformation AppendixJ
tier decision tree which guides site operation. The tiered response was developed because of simplicity but also allows increased monitoring effort and reviews of site performance to minimise risks from drainage losses to groundwater and accumulation of hydrocarbon constituents within the soil. Within each tier, specific constituent threshold values for the operation have been set to protect the soil and groundwater. The tiered operational plan also provides remediation options should the