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Twelve wilding pines projects to share $2 million

July 30, 2021 by Simon Edwards

Twelve community projects across New Zealand will receive a share of $2 million to carry out wilding pine control, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor announced as part of Biosecurity Week.

“Wilding pines are a serious problem that threaten many of the unique landscapes that New Zealanders value. Community groups and trusts on the ground can play a vital role in preventing the spread and reducing the damage caused by these invasive plants,” O’Connor said.

“Local people are passionate about controlling wilding pines and we want to empower them.”

Community groups and trusts had the opportunity to apply for the Community Partnership Projects Fund to support wilding pine control in areas that complement the national programme’s current control operations. 34 applications from ten regions across New Zealand were received, with proposals totalling over $6 million.

“The quality of the applications was impressive and the strong response to the call for applications clearly shows New Zealanders’ understanding of the issue, and passion within communities to control wilding pines before they overtake treasured landscapes and culturally significant sites.

“The successful applications include projects on Aotea Great Barrier Island, Banks Peninsula, and areas around Lake Taupō, to prevent further spread of wilding pines and in some cases support native plant regeneration.”

“Biosecurity Week is about raising awareness and highlighting ways New Zealanders can work together to protect both our precious natural flora and the land we use to grow vital food and fibre. Funding these wilding pine projects aligns strongly with that vision.”

“The National Wilding Conifer Control programme’s success to date has been centred on partnership, long-term relationships and collaborations nationally, regionally and locally – that’s what it takes to tackle a problem like this,” the Minister said.

The projects to receive funding are:

Region/DistrictProject nameGroup/Trust
NorthlandTe Orewai Te Horo Trust Wilding pine control      Te Orewai Te Horo Trust
AucklandAotea Great Barrier Wilding pines projectMotairehe Marae
Bay of PlentyRuawāhia/Tarawera Wilding Pine Control ProjectRuawāhia 2B Trust
Bay of PlentyWilding conifer control in the Kaharoa Conservation AreaKaharoa Kokako Trust
WaikatoTauhara MaungaTongariro Natural History Society Incorporated
WaikatoWaihaha Catchment and Lake Taupō Shore ReservesTongariro Natural History Society Incorporated
WaikatoOrakei Korako, Red Hill and Tutukau ForestNgāti Tahu – Ngāti Whaoa Runanga Trust
MarlboroughAwatere & The Ned/ Te HauSouth Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust
TasmanWilding Pines Control on Takaka HillTakaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust
CanterburyBanks Peninsula Wilding Pine ControlBanks Peninsula Wilding Pine Advisory Group
OtagoKakanui MountainsCentral Otago Wilding Conifer Control Group Inc.
OtagoMaungatua/Mill CreekCentral Otago Wilding Conifer Control Group Inc.

Relevant links

Strategy document – https://www.wildingconifers.org.nz/national-programme/

Website: www.wildingpines.nz

Filed Under: Biodiversity, Environment, Pest Control

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