The presentation given by the Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer and consultants from Ramboll Environ at the community meetings on 3 and 4 August 2017 is now available on our Rodent Eradication Community Information page.
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Human Health Risk Assessment for the Rodent Eradication Project
Wednesday 26 July 2017The NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Mary O’Kane has now released the independant Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) report undertaken by Ramboll Environ Australia and overseen by the Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer (OCSE) for the LHI Rodent Eradication Project.
Community Bulletin June 2017
Monday 19 June 2017The June 2017 edition of the Lord Howe Island Community Information Bulletin is now available for download. Catch up on all the latest news and project updates from the Lord Howe Island Board.
Review of the Board’s Vehicle Importation Transfer and Use Policy
Thursday 1 June 2017The Lord Howe Island Board (Board) has undertaken a review of its Vehicle Importation, Transfer and Use Policy. The Board developed this policy to manage the number of vehicles approved for use on the Island in accordance with the provisions of the Lord Howe Island (LHI) Act 1953 and the LHI Regulation 2014.
Transport NSW - LHI Air Passenger Service Licence
Thursday 11 May 2017Transport NSW has issued the following statement regarding the LHI air passenger service licence:
Community Bulletin March 2017
Wednesday 19 April 2017The March 2017 edition of the Lord Howe Island Community Information Bulletin is now available for download. Catch up on all the latest news and project updates from the Lord Howe Island Board.
Colossal Ground Asparagus found on flanks of Mt Gower, Lord Howe Island
Monday 6 March 2017
On the 9th February 2017 the Lord Howe Island (LHI) Board weed team unearthed a colossal Ground Asparagus (Groundy) – Asparagus aethiopicus on the northern flanks of Mt Gower, at 270m...
Notice of Publication - Species Impact Statement for the LHI Rodent Eradication Project
Friday 17 February 2017The Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB) is proposing to undertake the Lord Howe Island Rodent Eradication Project (REP) to eradicate introduced rats and mice from Lord Howe Island, NSW. The REP will require a Section 91 licence under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (the Act).
Notice of Publication - Species Impact Statement for the LHI Rodent Eradication Project
Friday 17 February 2017The Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB) is proposing to undertake the Lord Howe Island Rodent Eradication Project (REP) to eradicate introduced rats and mice from Lord Howe Island, NSW. The REP will require a Section 91 licence under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (the Act).
Removal of Noxious Tree Weeds from Stevens Reserve
Friday 17 February 2017The Lord Howe Island Board has received funding through the North Coast Local Land Services to assist in the removal of recently listed tree weeds including Camphor Laurel Cinnamomum camphora, Silky Oak Grevellia robusta and Flame Tree Brachychiton acerifolius from the Island.