Archives For 30/11/1999

Pest weeds, fish, microorganisms and now shellfish from overseas are estimated to cost New Zealand millions of dollars each year. Eradication is usually impossible. Containment and preventing further spread is a worthwhile investment – and a real team effort.

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We’re celebrating some of the awesome volunteers around the country who’re digging in for conservation. From us to you: thank you.

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Motunau Island is the only offshore predator free island in Canterbury. Community ranger Vanessa Mander tells us why ridding the island of boxthorn weeds is important for the sea birds survival.

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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.

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Come behind the scenes and into the jobs and personalities of the people who work at DOC. Today we profile Ollie Harris, Ranger Supervisor in Takaka.

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