Pest management can be a very polarising issue. Every pest management operation is different, reflecting variations in terrain, accessibility, ecology, the types of pests present and the nature and scale of previous pest management. Most importantly, stakeholders often seek different outcomes based on very diverse drivers and beliefs. There is no 'onesize- fits-all' approach to pest management. From experience with a wide variety of pest management operations within diverse communities, a pest management regime specifically developed for the Okataina Scenic Reserves is described. One that will contribute positively to water quality, the sustainability of forest ecology and to community engagement.