What and where is the vegetation control zone?
MAF has established a vegetation control zone under the Biosecurity Act to limit the spread of the painted apple moth. The pest can be easily spread by moving plants they are living in so the vegetation control zone establishes a containment area that vegetation cannot be moved out of. The vegetation control zone extends beyond areas where painted apple moths have been found and beyond the area covered by aerial operations. A map of the vegetation control zone is now available: • Map of vegetation control zone – small GIF • Map of vegetation control zone – large JPG Please contact the painted apple moth information line for more information. • Phone: 0800 96 96 96 • Email: info@paintedapplemoth.govt.nz Violating the vegetation control zone is an offence under the Biosecurity Act carrying a penalty of up to 3 months imprisonment or a fine of up to $50,000. For a corporation the penalty is a fine of up to $100,000.
