New Zealand's Shotover Wilding Conifers management area reaches maintenance-only phase after seeding tree removal.

New Zealand's Shotover Wilding Conifers management area, covering 66,700 hectares, has reached a significant milestone in its control efforts, shifting to a maintenance-only phase after years of work. Collaborating organizations, including Whakatipu Wilding Control Group, Department of Conservation, and Otago Regional Council, have removed all known seeding trees. However, maintenance funding is crucial to prevent reinfestation and ensure ongoing success.

April 09, 2024
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