Beech forests flowering this spring are expected to drop trillions of seeds later in the autumn — producing a feast both for […]
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Beech mega-masts and predator plagues – Expert Q&A
When New Zealand’s beech trees seed, they produce a bounty of food for native birds – and the mammals that feed on […]
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The largest 1080 predator control operation ever attempted in New Zealand will be carried out in Kahurangi National Park later […]
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The Government is launching New Zealand’s largest-ever species protection programme, increasing the use of aerial 1080 to control pests and […]
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New Zealand’s forests are set to be the battleground for a war between introduced predators and the Department of Conservation. […]
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