West Coast Ragwort Control Project
The West Coast Development Trust is please to announce a donation of $24,000 to be made to the New Zealand Landcare
Trust, on behalf of the West Coast Biological Ragwort Control Group.
The West Coast Biological Ragwort Control Project is a three year project aimed at controlling ragwort on the West
Coast, as ragwort is considered to be a serious pest plant.
The West Coast Biological Ragwort Control Group consists of interested parties and key stakeholders, such as the West
Coast Regional Council, Westland Milk Products and the Department of Conservation.
The anticipated results of the project include increase pasture utilisation and improved animal health.