Articles tagged with National Wilding Conifer Control Programme
Government Boosts $79M to Combat Wilding Pines and Protect Rural NZ
1 month ago | 318 viewsThe Government is investing an additional $79 million over three years to combat the spread of wilding pines, which threaten farmland, water supplies, biodiversity, and increase wildfire risks across more than two million hectares in New Zealand. This funding boost supports the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme and partners including regional councils, iwi, farmers, and volunteers to enhance rural productivity and long-term community resilience. Additionally, MPI will develop a National Pest Management Plan to improve coordination and establish consistent rules for ongoing wilding pine control.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Biosecurity Minister New Zealand wilding pines National Wilding Conifer Control Programme Budget 2026 MPI Canterbury Otago MarlboroughExploring Controlled Burn as Solution for Wilding Conifer Invasion in Central Otago
9 months ago | 775 viewsBiosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard supports a recent 50-hectare controlled burn of wilding conifers in Central Otago as a strategy to combat the invasive weeds and make land usable again. The burn, monitored by Scion Group, is part of ongoing research by the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme. The objective is to destroy wilding seeds and reduce the need for future control efforts, with post-burn monitoring to assess effectiveness.
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