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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.

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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.

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Native plants to spruce up your garden

Department of Conservation —  16/10/2017

It’s Conservation Week from the 14th – 22nd of October. One of the ways you can get involved is by filling your garden with native plants.

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