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Collecting seed to save a species

Department of Conservation — 01/10/2018 — 2 Comments

Myrtle rust is a fungal disease affecting New Zealand’s native Myrtaceae family. More than 60 million Myrtaceae seeds have been collected for long term storage to future proof these plants from the diesease. Technical Threats Advisor Jacqui Bond has been working on the collection of seed from populations of 37 threatened species around the country.

In Native plants Biosecurity, myrtle rust, native plants, plants, seed collection, seeds, Staff

Protecting threatened species in Paengaroa

Department of Conservation — 25/07/2018 — 2 Comments

A funding boost has given a Central North Island project a new way to protect the threatened flora species in Paengaroa Scenic Reserve

In Animal pests, Central North Island, Native animals, Native plants GoodNature, Paengaroa, Pest control

Warding off the weeds on Mākaro island

Department of Conservation — 08/07/2018 — 2 Comments

Very few people have had the privilege of camping overnight on Wellington’s second largest harbour island – Mākaro/Ward island. In fact, it is usually prohibited to camp on this Scientific Reserve but recently two of our contractors spent time on the isolated rock in a bid to rid it of invasive weeds. Kapiti Wellington Biodiversity Ranger Emma Rowell shares their story.

In Islands, Native plants, Weeds, Wellington/Kapiti DOC staff, Islands, native plants, our work, Weeds, Wellington

Red tussocks are worthy of admiration

Department of Conservation — 10/06/2018

What is so special about the red tussock on the Gouland Downs you might ask? Harry Broad, DOC writer in residence, explains why this “dull and boring” plant is worthy of admiration.

In Huts, Native plants, Nelson/Marlborough, Recreation, Regions, Walking/hiking/tramping Gouland Downs, native plants, plants, takahe

Seed collection gets right royal support

Department of Conservation — 22/05/2018

Staff on Great Barrier Island/Aotea were recently given a helping hand by Auckland Botanic Gardens staff, to identify native plants and collect seeds to help mitigate the impact of myrtle rust.

In Native plants Aotea, Great Barrier Island, myrtle rust, seed collection

Biodiversity on your doorstep

Department of Conservation — 20/04/2018

Thanks to our new, interactive biodiversity information tool you can explore up to date biodiversity data across public conservation land.

In Jobs at DOC, Native animals, Native plants biodiversity, data, monitoring

Promising future for planting by machine

Department of Conservation — 13/04/2018

An Aussie invention that could sow the seeds of native trees and shrubs directly into the ground is proving to be a successful, cost-effective, labour-saving alternative to planting.

In Native plants Burford Tree Seeder, native plants, planting, seeds

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