Photo / Zoe Loader, Department of Conservation A large digger isn’t something usually seen in a protected wetland ... fern ...

A large digger isn’t something usually seen in a protected wetland, but it’s proven vital in a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species. The invasive plant Cuscuta campestris – also ...

The Department of Conservation (DOC) said Cuscuta campestris - also known as golden dodder - was known to be only in north ...

Tucked away in the rolling countryside of Whitford, Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands is a haven for garden lovers. And for two ...

In a recent Environment Court decision, Paul Harvey and New Zealand ... in acidic wetland soil. Left unchecked, the weed would quickly dominate the area and prevent the return of native vegetation.

Now, the Environment Court has ordered New Zealand ... including plants, birds, reptiles, swamp kauri and some of the most expensive timber in the world. Over the years the wetland has fallen ...