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Eco-warrior creates his own rat navy!
Row Robinson reckons Wattle Downs' rats are coming from the mangroves. so he's launched his own rodent rafts.
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Mangrove survey launched
Few plants spark as much debate as mangroves. A survey is underway to find out more.
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Call to halt caulerpa’s spread in Waiheke waters supported by board
Auckland boaters are being asked to stay away from areas of the Waiheke coastline following the discovery of invasive seaweed exotic caulerpa.
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Franklin updates its pesky plant poster
Now you download a copy of the Franklin Local Board weed wanted list.
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Auckland Council introduces friendly fungus to combat invasive weed
Arguably the most notorious pest weed to have escaped into the wild, tradescantia causes considerable damage to the natural environment, spreading along streams by water movement, infesting waterways and smothering native species.