Operational plan

Introduction

NPCA's operations·and projects programme includes initiatives that link closely with its strategic aims of quality assurance, communication, research, technology transfer and regulatory compliance.

The strategic aims in turn support and are consistent with the conservation, biodiversity and farming objectives of DoC, the Animal Health Board, Regional Councils and industry stakeholders.

The strategic aims have a focus on raising standards for vertebrate pest control and are supported by the information, best practices and other resources produced through the various project initiatives.

A consultative process is used with projects to ensure industry support for the content and standards of project outputs.

Strategic Aims

A.·Quality Assurance

Facilitate the development of agreed industry standards for vertebrate pest control work. This involves working with·industry to establish minimum standards and associated best practice guidelines.

B.·Communications and Public Relations

Maintain a positive public perception and support for vertebrate pest control through projects and initiatives that support pest control practitioners as well as the existing public awareness work of pest control agencies.

C.·Research and Technology Transfer

Undertake initiatives to ensure that research needs identified for vertebrate pest control meet operational priorities,·and that the results of research undertaken are transferred and adopted.

D.·Regulatory

Liaise with and provide inputs to parent agencies of vertebrate pest control regulations.

E.· Future Directions

Ensure roles and functions adapt to meet the changing needs and structures of the vertebrate pest control industry.

See the project programme for further details of current projects.