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Franklin updates its pesky plant poster
Now you download a copy of the Franklin Local Board weed wanted list.
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.
Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive
Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.
South Auckland waging war on moth plant
Walking down the streets of South Auckland, the moth plant can be seen spreading out to almost every other backyard.
A growing future for Te Naupata Reserve
A number of community planting days at Te Naupata Reserve / Musick Point have allowed its ‘blank canvas’ to be turned into a native bush corridor.
Boost for Franklin environment
More than $200,000 has been allocated to environmental projects across Franklin.
Board backs protecting environment
Projects to cut waste and protect the natural environment have been funded by Manurewa Local Board.
Work underway to control non-native seaweed found on Aotea Great Barrier Island
An invasive seaweed that spreads rapidly has been discovered in waters surrounding Aotea Great Barrier Island.
