From: Lauren Folwell
<[email address]> Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 2:48 PM
To: Rowena Gilchrist
<[email address]> Cc: Laura Scaif
e <[email address]> Subject: RE: Permitted Activity Notification PLUC70024452
Kia ora Rowena,
Thanks for sending through the additional information!
I have reviewed the application and confirm that the works in Te Henga Wetland can
proceed as a Permitted Activity under the NES-F 2020 as they are in general accordance
with Regulations 38 and 55 of the NES-F.
I note the following:
• The proposed works are necessary due to the invasive nature of willow species,
their potential to damage/alter natural wetland environments, and the fact they
are a known “pest” species.
• The works include one round of herbicide application via target drone in the first
year (approx. duration of 10 days), followed by two additional rounds in the
following years depending on results and regrowth
• The works will take place in a dry weather window with adequate time to allow
for soakage of applied herbicide through the targeted leaves/foliage.
• The proposed herbicide is glyphosate which can be used in manner which avoids
more than minor effects on aquatic life & native vegetation (targeted drone
application to foliage, low drift nozzles, dry weather window, certified
preparation/handling of chemical, and addition of surfactant to increase
adhesiveness of glyphosate to foliage).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Ngā mihi
Lauren Folwell (she/her) | Earthworks & Streamworks Monitoring Officer
Environmental Monitoring Unit | Te aroturuki i te ū ki ngā ture tiaki taiao
Licensing and Compliance Department | Te wāhanga mō te Tuku Raihana me te ū ki
ngā Ture
Community Directorate | Te kāhui o te tari ā-hapori
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