Our native tree species are also at risk
Introduced pests have also devastated our forest canopy and stripped vast tracts of native bush. Rata, kamahi, pohutukawa, mistletoe and fuchsia are particularly badly affected [3].
Introduced pests have also devastated our forest canopy and stripped vast tracts of native bush. Rata, kamahi, pohutukawa, mistletoe and fuchsia are particularly badly affected [3].
Before: Damage to native fuchsia from possums. After: 9 weeks of vegetation recovery following a 1080 operation
Photo: Horizons Regional Council
Photo: Horizons Regional Council
[1] Green, W. (2004). The use of 1080 for pest control. A discussion document. Published by the Animal Health Board and the Department of Conservation. Retrieved from www.doc.govt.nz.
[2] Department of Conservation (2014). Battle for our birds: Beach mast response 2014. Retrieved from www.doc.govt.nz.
[3] Forest and Bird (2002). Factsheet - Killing pests and saving forests. Retrieved from www.forestandbird.org.nz.
[2] Department of Conservation (2014). Battle for our birds: Beach mast response 2014. Retrieved from www.doc.govt.nz.
[3] Forest and Bird (2002). Factsheet - Killing pests and saving forests. Retrieved from www.forestandbird.org.nz.