Like a lot of our invasive species, Taiwan Cherry was introduced to New Zealand as an ornamental tree for the garden in the 1960s. Unfortunately, once here it “jumped the fence” and has started taking hold in several locations in Whangarei Heads. There are large infestations at the start of … [Read more...]
Word on Weeds Newsletter April 2024
The momentum of care and concern the Whangārei Heads community has for the natural environment was very evident last month. Weed Action Native Habitat Restoration Trust was asked by several conservation partners and residents for advice and input into restoring native habitats. Whether in … [Read more...]
Word on Weeds Newsletter March 2024
The last month has been an incredibly busy one for our Weed Action groups, team and community. We were pleased to see a good upsurge in volunteer working bee attendance and proud to join partner organisations Backyard Kiwi and Kiwi Link at the kiwi release in Parua Bay. Strategic work … [Read more...]
Word on Weeds Newsletter February 2024
The start of the year and a whole range of habitat restoration activity to share with you. Read more in our February 2024 Newsletter here: https://elink.clickdimensions.com/m/1/48368549/02-t24098-c0c95544b4bb47dfbcb14aaebf4211aa/1/1/1 … [Read more...]
Word on Weeds Newsletter January 2024
It's the holiday season, but invasive weeds aren't taking a break. As well as privet, our Weed of the Month for January, we are continuing to shine a spotlight on flowering moth plant - there's no better time than now to get onto it! Read more in our January 2024 Newsletter here: … [Read more...]
Word on Weeds Newsletter December 2023
Welcome to our Monthly Newsletter We are excited to bring to you our new monthly information, news, and views on the invasive weed situation in Whangārei Heads and how we can all give te taiao a helping hand. With the growing number of public and private properties and projects we are … [Read more...]