08-09-2007, 05:41 AM
Thanks to Jane for an important topic.
The Inspection and Quarantine guys are understaffed and underfunded. They do the best they can with what they have, but things will still get past them until they are given the resources they need to beter protect our fragile island environment.
We can all do our part by strictly observing the rules when we travel from the mainland and interisland. Also, it is very important to report new pest or plant infestations to the Ag Department. It is very helpful for them to know the extent of infestations, and they can even eradicate new infestations when notified in time. Even if the thing you report is already known or even common, there is a chance that you could be stopping something serious.
Cheers,
Jerry
Edited by - JerryCarr on 08/09/2007 11:43:42
The Inspection and Quarantine guys are understaffed and underfunded. They do the best they can with what they have, but things will still get past them until they are given the resources they need to beter protect our fragile island environment.
We can all do our part by strictly observing the rules when we travel from the mainland and interisland. Also, it is very important to report new pest or plant infestations to the Ag Department. It is very helpful for them to know the extent of infestations, and they can even eradicate new infestations when notified in time. Even if the thing you report is already known or even common, there is a chance that you could be stopping something serious.
Cheers,
Jerry
Edited by - JerryCarr on 08/09/2007 11:43:42