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Threats & impacts

Weeds

You are here: Conservation > Threats & impacts > Weeds

In this section:

  • Weeds
    • Weedbusters
    • Introduction
    • DOC's weed work
    • Freshwater weeds
    • Garden escapes

Watch a video:

Video about extreme weed control on Little Barrier Island/Hauturu

Video about extreme wilding pine control

Video about wilding pines

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Weedbusters

Find out what you can do to get rid of weeds.

Old man's beard. Photo: Susan Timmins.

Introduction

In New Zealand weeds are almost always plant species that humans have introduced to the country. Learn more about weeds and DOC's role in controlling them.

Purple loosestrife. Photo: Wendy Mead.

DOC's weed work

Learn all about the activities DOC is involved with to control weeds on New Zealand's conservation lands.

Reed sweet grass, Innes Common, Hamilton. Photo: Rohan Wells.

Help stop the spread of freshwater weeds

Freshwater weeds can invade and seriously degrade our wetlands and waterways. Learn about some freshwater weeds that pose the most serious threat.

Chilean rhubarb, Pohangina Valley. Photo: Kate Blood.

Garden plants invading our bush

Find out how today's garden flowers can be tomorrow's weeds and what you can do to prevent the spread of exotic species.


 

Find out more

Publication
DOC publications about weeds
Publication

The value of conservation

Information

Check out the Weedbusters website:
www.weedbusters.co.nz

 

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