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Biosecurity and biocontrol

Unwanted or introduced species can have a huge impact on New Zealand’s environment, and native flora and fauna. Biosecurity is about stopping pests and diseases…
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Aphid Spray, Bucket Gardening, Garden Pest Control, Aphids, Garden Pests, New Life, Homesteading, New Zealand, Species
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Improving Aotearoa New Zealand’s biosecurity detection
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New Zealand needs to up its biosecurity game to protect the country from the next devastating pest threat
Land Surveyors, Western Philosophy, Photo Supplies, Science Resources, Environmentalist, World View, Spoken Word, Natural Environment, Maori
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Taking care of our kupu - Tame Malcolm E-TANGATA
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Taking care of our kupu - E-TANGATA May 2022
Taking care of our kupu - E-TANGATA May 2022
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The first known case of mature tree death due to myrtle rust infection has been observed in the East Cape of Aotearoa New Zealand, suggesting localized extinction for some native myrtles could become a reality. “I’ve been monitoring myrtle rust in native forests for the last three years,” says Roanne Sutherland, a myrtle rust researcher at SCION. “We’ve had seedling death occur, but this is the first time the deaths of large, mature trees have been reported.” East Cape, Sutherland, Scion, Flora And Fauna, Extinction, Myrtle, Seedlings, Forests
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Mature native trees now dying - Biological Heritage NZ
The first known case of mature tree death due to myrtle rust infection has been observed in the East Cape of Aotearoa New Zealand, suggesting localized extinction for some native myrtles could become a reality. “I’ve been monitoring myrtle rust in native forests for the last three years,” says Roanne Sutherland, a myrtle rust researcher at SCION. “We’ve had seedling death occur, but this is the first time the deaths of large, mature trees have been reported.”
Biosecurity champion Tame Malcolm wants to elevate Māori traditional knowledge in science to help protect the environment from pests. Embarking on a PhD this year, Malcolm plans to research anecdotal knowledge, gathered by word of mouth to help tackle some of New Zealand's most pressing pest problems. For example, when different plants are flowering in the bush, Māori will use different lures for trapping pests, he said. “When kawa kawa is flowering we use cinnamon but ... Word Of Mouth, Malcolm, Tame, Pests, Phd, Teaching Ideas, Pressing, Gathered, Cinnamon
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Biosecurity champion brings Western science and te ao Māori together to tackle pests
Biosecurity champion Tame Malcolm wants to elevate Māori traditional knowledge in science to help protect the environment from pests. Embarking on a PhD this year, Malcolm plans to research anecdotal knowledge, gathered by word of mouth to help tackle some of New Zealand's most pressing pest problems. For example, when different plants are flowering in the bush, Māori will use different lures for trapping pests, he said. “When kawa kawa is flowering we use cinnamon but ...
Venture into kauri country and get connected with these mighty forest giants. NZ kauri are the largest (by volume) and among the longest-living trees in the world. They hold a special place in Māori culture and in the hearts of all who stand before them. Today, a disease known as kauri dieback is threatening the existence of this taonga species. You will discover how kauri dieback is a socio-scientific problem, whereby science, expert knowledge, mātauranga Māori, and community engagement Virtual Field Trips, Community Engagement, Learning Science, Special Places, Venture, Scientific, Giants, Disease
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Venture into kauri country and get connected with these mighty forest giants. NZ kauri are the largest (by volume) and among the longest-living trees in the world. They hold a special place in Māori culture and in the hearts of all who stand before them. Today, a disease known as kauri dieback is threatening the existence of this taonga species. You will discover how kauri dieback is a socio-scientific problem, whereby science, expert knowledge, mātauranga Māori, and community engagement
Paul Peterson and colleagues from Manaaki Whenua, Massey University and the Open Polytechnic recently published the findings from a long-term, carefully controlled study, partly funded by SSIF, comparing herbicide use with biocontrol methods for the control of invasive heather in and near Tongariro National Park. Their work was named ‘Paper of the Month’ for June 2020 by the Journal of Applied Ecology. Invasive Plants, Herbicides, Plant Species, Biodiversity, Colleagues, Ecology, Term, Flora
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Biocontrol – slow and steady wins the race
Paul Peterson and colleagues from Manaaki Whenua, Massey University and the Open Polytechnic recently published the findings from a long-term, carefully controlled study, partly funded by SSIF, comparing herbicide use with biocontrol methods for the control of invasive heather in and near Tongariro National Park. Their work was named ‘Paper of the Month’ for June 2020 by the Journal of Applied Ecology.
Manaaki Whenua researchers have been looking at how to predict where myrtle trees can grow without being exposed to pathogens that cause the rust disease. James McCarthy's been leading the project and he talks to Jesse about finding what they call, refugia, to grow the trees so they don't get the disease. Myrtle Tree, Research, Fauna, Exposed, Rust, James, Growing
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Researching refuges to protect myrtle trees from rust disease
Manaaki Whenua researchers have been looking at how to predict where myrtle trees can grow without being exposed to pathogens that cause the rust disease. James McCarthy's been leading the project and he talks to Jesse about finding what they call, refugia, to grow the trees so they don't get the disease.
Kia tirotiro mangōpare, arā ko ngā tai e whā Look through the eyes of the mangōpare, observing in all directions Tool Box, Kia, Marine, Directions, Resources, Teaching, Eyes, World, Outdoor
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Kia tirotiro mangōpare, arā ko ngā tai e whā Look through the eyes of the mangōpare, observing in all directions
Engaging video aimed at younger children. Learn what you can do to help manage marine pests in New Zealand. Remember if you see something ‘odd’ call the pest and disease hotline on 0800 80 99 66 For more information visit www.biosecurity.govt.nz/reportpest Govt, What You Can Do, Younger
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Help ‘kina’ fight marine pests!
Engaging video aimed at younger children. Learn what you can do to help manage marine pests in New Zealand. Remember if you see something ‘odd’ call the pest and disease hotline on 0800 80 99 66 For more information visit www.biosecurity.govt.nz/reportpest
Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital (TMBC) is a collaboration that has its roots in a collective effort to “build a biosecurity team of 4.7 million New Zealanders” – to shift how we, as New Zealanders, think about biosecurity, how it connects to our everyday lives, and how people can get involved. TMBC brings together a “coalition of the willing” and establishes Tauranga Moana iwi at the centre of our regional biosecurity team, in a broad collaboration between iwi, community groups, educators, Tauranga, Community Group, Moana, Capitals, Regional, Broad, Collaboration, Effort
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Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital (TMBC) is a collaboration that has its roots in a collective effort to “build a biosecurity team of 4.7 million New Zealanders” – to shift how we, as New Zealanders, think about biosecurity, how it connects to our everyday lives, and how people can get involved. TMBC brings together a “coalition of the willing” and establishes Tauranga Moana iwi at the centre of our regional biosecurity team, in a broad collaboration between iwi, community groups, educators,
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Find out about the latest biosecurity research being undertaken at Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research. This year's Biosecurity Bonanza was presented as a series of bite-sized webinars. Bonanza, Webinar, Animals, Search, Animales, Animaux
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Find out about the latest biosecurity research being undertaken at Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research. This year's Biosecurity Bonanza was presented as a series of bite-sized webinars.
Biocontrol for willow pest released AND Myrtle rust is having sex – why this matters and what it means for New Zealand Pandan, Willow, Sex, Fruit, Health
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Biocontrol for willow pest released AND Myrtle rust is having sex – why this matters and what it means for New Zealand
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New Zealand is on high alert for an invasion of brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) – widely regarded as the greatest biosecurity risk we face – after farmers across Europe report record devastation. Italy has been hit particularly hard during its summer season, with damage to fruit crops including apples, pears, kiwifruit, grapes and stonefruit exceeding €400 million (NZ$675 million), leading to some farmers considering walking off their land for good. New Zealand scientists have been ... Stink Bugs, Kiwi Fruit, Pears, Invasion, Summer Season, Scientists, Farmers, Apples
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NZ on high alert for stinkbug devastating Europe
New Zealand is on high alert for an invasion of brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) – widely regarded as the greatest biosecurity risk we face – after farmers across Europe report record devastation. Italy has been hit particularly hard during its summer season, with damage to fruit crops including apples, pears, kiwifruit, grapes and stonefruit exceeding €400 million (NZ$675 million), leading to some farmers considering walking off their land for good. New Zealand scientists have been ...