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Who’s Who in Biological Control of Weeds?
16 September 2021
Comprehensive list of weed biocontrol agents under investigation at Manaaki Whenua.
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Weeds
Weed biocontrol
All Systems Are Go for Multi-weed Biocontrol
16 September 2021
A new and exciting multi-weed biocontrol programme targetting weeds that affect all of New Zealand has been funded and will run for the next three years.
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Weeds
Weed biocontrol
Further Reading and Agents Released
16 September 2021
Latest weed biocontrol research publications.
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Weeds
Weed biocontrol
Improved Establishment Success of Heather Beetles, 25 Years Post Release
9 July 2021
The heather beetle (Lochmaea suturalis) has population outbreaks in its native range in the United Kingdom, periodically causing devastating and unwanted damage to vast swathes of its host plant, heather (Calluna vulgaris).
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Weed biocontrol
Weeds
Weeds of the Future: The Survey of Rural Decision Makers Provides a Glimpse
9 July 2021
The Survey of Rural Decision Makers is a leading source of information on New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.
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Weeds
Weed Biocontrol New Faces
9 July 2021
Temo Talie
Temo joined MWLR in January 2021 as programme co-ordinator of the Natural Enemies Natural Solutions (NENS) programme, which aims to develop weed biocontrol agents for high-priority weeds in Pacific Island countries and territories. Temo is currently based at our Tamaki site in Auckland, ...
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Weed biocontrol
Weeds
Hieracium Biocontrol: Where to from Here?
9 July 2021
During January and February 2020 a survey to assess the establishment and impact of the biocontrol agents for hieracium/hawkweed (Hieracium and Pilosella species).
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Weed biocontrol
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Educating Our Youth with Honshu White Admiral Butterflies
9 July 2021
Waikato District Council, in collaboration with MWLR and Enviroschools, has initiated a weed biocontrol education programme for schools in the Waikato District. Enviroschools is an environmental action-based programme that empowers young people to design and lead sustainability projects in their sch...
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Weed biocontrol
Weed Biocontrol New Recruits
25 March 2021
Stephanie Morton (Auckland) Stephanie Morton
Stephanie first joined Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) as a summer technician at our Tamaki site in 2018, shortly after completing her MSc in Biosecurity and Conservation through the University of Auckland. For her MSc, which focused on the che...
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Weed biocontrol
The More the Merrier? Testing Efficacy of Multiple Agents
25 March 2021
NZ’s native forest remnants are important habitats, providing substantial conservation, scientific and aesthetic value. However, they are often detrimentally subjected to human disturbances, leading to understorey invasions by problematic weed species, including tradescantia.
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