ER-AN-02N10/02 FORM NO2N Application for approval to IMPORT INTO CONTAINMENT ANY NEW ORGANISM THAT IS NOT GENETICALLY MODIFIED under section 40 of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Application Title: Importation of Lemur, Cotton-top Tamarin, Red Panda, Meerkat, Greater Flamingo, Tapir and antelopes into containment at Keystone Wildlife Conservancy for the purpose of conservation through advocacy, education and research. Applicant Organisation: Keystone Wildlife Conservancy ERMA Office use only Application Code: Formally received:____/____/____ ERMA NZ Contact: Initial Fee Paid: $ Application Status: 20 Customhouse Quay, Cnr Waring Taylor & Customhouse Quay PO Box 131, Wellington Phone: 04-916 2426 Fax: 04-914 0433 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ermanz.govt.nz ER-AN-02N 10/02 Application for approval to import into FORM 2N containment any new organism that is not genetically modified, under Section 40 of the Page 1 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 IMPORTANT 1. An associated User Guide is available for this form. You should read the User Guide before completing this form. If you need further guidance in completing this form please contact ERMA New Zealand. 2. This application form covers importation into containment of any new organism that is not genetically modified, under section 40 of the Act. 3. If you are making an application to import into containment a genetically modified organism you should complete Form NO2G, instead of this form (Form NO2N). 4. This form, together with form NO2G, replaces all previous versions of Form 2. Older versions should not now be used. You should periodically check with ERMA New Zealand or on the ERMA New Zealand web site for new versions of this form. 5. You can talk to an Applications Advisor at ERMA New Zealand who can help you scope and prepare your application. We need all relevant information early on in the application process. Quality information up front will speed up the process and help reduce costs. 6. This application form may be used to seek approvals for importing more than one new (non-genetically modified) organism into containment where the organisms are of a similar nature. 7. Any extra material that does not fit in the application form must be clearly labelled, cross-referenced, and included as appendices to the application form. 8. Commercially sensitive information must be collated in a separate appendix. You need to justify why you consider the material commercially sensitive, and make sure it is clearly labelled as such. 9. Applicants must sign the form and enclose the correct application fee (plus GST). The initial application fee can be found in our published Schedule of Fees and Charges. Please check with ERMA New Zealand staff or the ERMA New Zealand website for the latest schedule of fees. We are unable to process applications that do not contain the correct initial application fee. 10. Unless otherwise indicated, all sections of this form must be completed for the application to be progressed. 11. Please provide an electronic version of the completed application form, as well as sending a signed hard copy. You can get more information by contacting us. One of our staff members will be able to help you. ERMA New Zealand 20 Customhouse Quay PO Box 131 Wellington NEW ZEALAND Telephone: 64-4-916 2426 Facsimile: 64-4-914-0433 E-mail: [email protected] www.ermanz.govt.nz 20 Customhouse Quay, Cnr Waring Taylor & Customhouse Quay PO Box 131, Wellington Phone: 04-916 2426 Fax: 04-914 0433 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ermanz.govt.nz ER-AN-02N 10/02 Application for approval to import into FORM 2N containment any new organism that is not genetically modified, under Section 40 of the Page 2 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 Section One – Applicant Details 1.1 Name and postal address in New Zealand of the organisation or individual making the application: Name Keystone Wildlife Conservancy (KWC) Postal Address Barr Road, RD4, Warkworth, New Zealand. Physical Address Barr Road, RD4 Warkworth, New Zealand Phone 0272740614 Fax N/A E-mail [email protected] 1.2 If application is made by an organisation, provide name and contact details of a key contact person at that organisation This person should have sufficient knowledge to respond to queries and have the authority to make decisions that relate to processing of the application. Name Dr. Lorne Roberts Position Consultant Address 83 Tanekaha Rd; Titirangi, Auckland. Phone 09 817 3002 0274 706 475 Fax 09 817 2655 E-mail [email protected] 20 Customhouse Quay, Cnr Waring Taylor & Customhouse Quay PO Box 131, Wellington Phone: 04-916 2426 Fax: 04-914 0433 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ermanz.govt.nz ER-AN-02N 10/02 Application for approval to import into FORM 2N containment any new organism that is not genetically modified, under Section 40 of the Page 3 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 1.3 If the applicant is an organisation or individual situated overseas, provide name and contact details of the agent authorised to transact the applicant’s affairs in relation to the application This person should have sufficient knowledge to respond to queries and have the authority to make decisions that relate to processing of the application. N/A Section Two – Purpose of the Application This form is to be used for an application to import into containment any new organism that is not genetically modified. For an application to import into containment a genetically modified organism, use Form NO2G. 2.1 Give a short summary statement of the purpose of this application to be used on ERMA New Zealand’s public register. (Maximum of 255 characters). Briefly describe the organism(s) to be imported into containment, and the purpose(s) for which you wish to import the organism(s). to import Lemur, Cotton- top Tamarin, Tapir, Red Panda, Greater Flamingo, Meerkat, and antelopes into containment for the purpose of conservation through advocacy, education and research. 2.2 Provide a short description of the background and aims of the project suitable for lay readers. Describe the purpose of the importation and rationale for the overall project these organisms are to be used in so that people not directly connected with the research can understand why these organisms are required. The Keystone Trust is a privately owned organization in the Kaipara area 40 minutes North West of Auckland. It incorporates 1000 acres of rolling coastal terrain including pristine native bush, reclaimed/replanted bush, grasslands, wetlands, ex-farmland, maintained grasslands, pine/exotic woodland and coastal estuarine flats. The Keystone Trust was set up in 1997 and has objectives in both the art and natural history arenas. Deer have been farmed for a long time and other species have been added including various sheep/goat species, Highland and Brahman cattle, Asiatic Water Buffalo, Yak, ratites, Alpaca and a large range of birds, including resident, migratory, native and exotic species. Exotic species recently brought into containment include 3 male Giraffe (Application NOC06010) and 2 male Zebra (Application NOC07003). An environment management programme is in place inclusive of pest control measures to ensure maintenance of native integrity. More recently, the huge efforts of native replanting (second only to DOC) and wetland development have provided extensive habitat for an enormous number of local and migratory, native and exotic birds. Such efforts over time will result in the slow re-introduction of the other native fauna and flora. 20 Customhouse Quay, Cnr Waring Taylor & Customhouse Quay PO Box 131, Wellington Phone: 04-916 2426 Fax: 04-914 0433 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ermanz.govt.nz ER-AN-02N 10/02 Application for approval to import into FORM 2N containment any new organism that is not genetically modified, under Section 40 of the Page 4 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 The Keystone Trust formed the Keystone Wildlife Conservancy (KWC) as a specialized subsidiary division in October 2005 . The Conservancy has been established to manage all non-domestic species, inclusive of present stock, and any future acquisitions. In December 2006, the KWC was approved as a containment facility under MAF Standard 154.03.04 and was approved by ERMA to import giraffe and zebra, into containment (Appendix 5). Two Rothschild giraffe were imported from Orana Park (Christchurch) in December 2007 followed by another male in 2008. Two male zebra were imported into containment in 2008 from Auckland Zoo. Zoo and Aquarium Association full institutional membership was obtained in 2009. It is the intention of the KWC to now procure further exotic species to fulfil the remit of the Conservancy. The KWC recognizes that in doing so, they become a valuable resource for New Zealand and Australasian Zoo industry and therefore wish to further establish a working relationship that may benefit all parties. KWC now intend to acquire Lemur (Ring-tailed and Black and White Ruffed), Red Panda, Cotton- top tamarin, antelopes (eg, Nyala, Impala, Kudu, Eland), Greater Flamingo, Meerkat and Tapir (Brazilian) into their containment facility. These animals will be held for the following purposes: Conservation The Keystone Trust has been an ardent supporter of native conservation for some years having instigated an extensive replanting and reclamation programme and until recently employed an ex- DoC manager to oversee such projects on the property. It is envisaged that the KWC would play an important role in holding genetically viable/valuable exotic stock as well as becoming involved in native conservation projects. It is further planned that such projects will be documented and disseminated. It is also foreseen that invitation only formal tours, already in place for Art related visits, will extend to the animal collection and provide valuable funds for in-situ research of native species.