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10.7 Biosecurity Incursion Response
Authors: M RossPublication: NZIF Forestry Handbook, Volume Section 10 – Forest health and protection, pp 7, Dec 2023
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: Biosecurity incursions are unpredictable in terms of their timing, effects, and costs. To combat this ambiguity, Biosecurity New Zealand (part of the Ministry for Primary Industries; MPI) has well-developed response mechanisms for rapid action, delivered by the Response Group. The probability of an incursion may be relatively low, but the consequences and costs can be large. Recent examples of pest responses include pea weevil, the granulate ambrosia beetle and the painted apple moth. This article describes the procedures MPI adopts in response to an incursion.