Mt Richmond Wilding Conifer
Tender Overview
About this tender
Tasman District Council is offering an opportunity for large-scale wilding conifer control across steep and remote terrain in the Mt Richmond and Te Tau Ihu area. The project combines planning and delivery of weed control operations, including ground-based removal using chainsaw and hand crews, and helicopter-enabled control methods such as aerial spraying and basal bark treatment. The work also involves monitoring and reporting. Contractors with proven wilding conifer control methods, health and safety systems, and local operating capability in the Tasman and Nelson region are well-positioned for this opportunity.
Frequently asked questions
- The project involves large-scale wilding conifer (wilding pine) control across steep and remote terrain in the Mt Richmond and Te Tau Ihu area.
- The work combines planning and delivery of weed control operations, ground-based removal using chainsaw and hand crews, and helicopter-enabled control including aerial spraying and basal bark treatment, plus monitoring and reporting.
- Tasman District Council is issuing this tender opportunity.
- Contractors should have proven wilding conifer control methods, established health and safety systems, and the ability to operate locally in the Tasman and Nelson region.
- The reference number is 1586.
- The project is located in New Zealand, within the Tasman-Nelson region, specifically in the Mt Richmond and Te Tau Ihu area.
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