Plant and Animal Pests Overview • Marlborough’s economy and society is driven by primary industries such as viticulture, farming, fishing and forestry. A plant of animal biosecurity threat is increasingly likely to disrupt one or more of these industries and have a significant impact on Marlborough and its population. Overview • Marlborough’s economy and society is driven by primary industries such as viticulture, farming, fishing and forestry. A plant of animal biosecurity threat is increasingly likely to disrupt one or more of these industries and have a significant impact on. Hazard Likelihood • As trade dynamics change and trade volumes increase there is increased pressure (B) on the biosecurity system to mitigate risk. • Forecasted growth in passenger arrivals and changing dynamics have significant implications for biosecurity. • New Zealand primary production sectors are highly reliant on a relatively small number of monocultures eg; (greenshell mussel, pinus radiata, sauvignon blanc grapes). There is increased biosecurity risk associated with low genetic diversity. Hazard Social: Consequence (4) • Many biosecurity threats will have a significant impact on society. Economic: • Some biosecurity threats could have extremely significant impacts on primary sector production and in some cases could result in 100% production loss. Built: • Most biosecurity threats will not impact on the built environment. Natural Environment: • Some biosecurity threats could have extremely significant impacts on Marlborough’s natural environment and native biota. How do we The biosecurity system consists of a number of central government interventions pre manage this risk? border, at the border and post border. Regional Government interventions assist with pest management. Industry and public awareness contribute to readiness. What more Potential for more coordination between central, regional government, industry and should we be society. doing? Increased education on the likelihood and potential consequence of biosecurity risks and what community members can do to be “part of the solution”. Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2017-2022 Page 98