During the summer and early autumn, it becomes a lot easier to identify pest plants that can lay incognito for much of the year.
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The invasive freshwater algae didymo, has been found in Te Tautea o Hinekakai/Devils Punchbowl Creek in Arthur’s Pass.
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Thanks to recent support from the Ashburton Water Zone Committee, a local group is able to increase their pest control efforts.
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Read Andrew Arps' latest column on where to find information on conditions this summer and weed control milestones in the Waiau Toa/Clarence catchment.
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Find out who the successful applicants are for the 2024/25 Waitaha Action to Impact Fund (WAI Fund).
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A new biological control agent was released earlier this month to help tackle the highly invasive plant, Chilean needle grass.
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A dedicated group of community volunteers has secured funding to remove pest willows from the Kurow wetlands.
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A South Canterbury community group has enlisted the help of dung beetles to improve water and soil quality in their catchment.
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Dense nassella infestations were found near Duntroon and Kurow. Learn about this pest and how to prevent its spread in South Canterbury.
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Water and land North Canterbury team leader Andrew Arps discusses pest plants and effluent rules.
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Archie's nose is a valuable tool for detecting pest weeds in Waitaha/Canterbury.
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The critically endangered Australasian bittern faces habitat loss in Canterbury. Conservation efforts aim to protect its wetlands and prevent extinction.