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Red tussocks are worthy of admiration

Department of Conservation — 10/06/2018 — 3 Comments

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 — Leave a comment

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 — 2 Comments

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 — Leave a comment

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