Marlborough Sounds Resource Management Plan The spread of undesirable plants and animals has the potential to seriously reduce the intrinsic, conservation, cultural, and economic values placed on the natural and physical resources of the Marlborough Sounds area. The enactment of the Biosecurity Act in 1993 requires that pest management be carried out in accordance with either a National or Regional Pest Management Strategy. The development of these strategies is subject to public consultation and submission procedures. Thus, it forms the basis for the provisions relating to undesirable plants and animals in the Plan. 15.4 Methods of Implementation Rules Permit the deposition, application or administration of such chemicals, poisons and hazardous substances necessary for the control of plant and animal pests as provided for within an approved National or Regional Pest Management Strategies. Education Refer to education provisions of Regional Pest Management Strategies. Monitoring Refer to monitoring provisions of the Regional Pest Management Strategies. The formulation of Regional Pest Management Strategies will allow for adequate public debate on control methods. 15.5 Anticipated Environmental Results Implementation of the policies and methods relating to undesirable plants and animals will result in: • A reduction in the adverse effects caused by the spread of plant and animal pests and promotion of the sustainable management of the land and water resources of the Marlborough Sounds area. 15 - 2