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Jamaican Mistflower fungus invades the north - DOC
Monday, 6 March 2000, 4:28 pm | Department of Conservation
The Central American garden escapee Mist flower, currently the most widely spread plant pest in the north is coming under attack from an introduced Jamaican fungus. More >>
Jamaican Mistflower fungus invades the north
Friday, 3 March 2000, 10:34 am | Department of Conservation
Early indications are showing that an introduced Jamaican fungus may be a key ingredient in the battle against the nasty and widespread environmental weed Mistflower. More >>
Canterbury Conservancy News Briefs Dec – Feb 2000
Thursday, 2 March 2000, 11:43 am | Department of Conservation
Launch of environmental education programme Black Stilt (kaki) summer release Dolphin Research Beech Forest Phenomenon Kiwi Listening Survey VAMP up-date Structures ... More >>
DoC Concerned about Introductions of Mosquitofish
Friday, 25 February 2000, 11:12 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is concerned that people in Northland may still be releasing Gambusia to attempt control mosquitos on their properties. More >>
Public Asked to Leave Sea Snakes Alone
Thursday, 20 January 2000, 10:23 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is warning members of the public to leave any sea snakes they might find washed up on the region's beaches alone, following a recent discovery of one in the Far North. More >>
Dolpin Deaths Not From Viral Infections
Wednesday, 12 January 2000, 11:08 am | Department of Conservation
Extensive testing of organ samples from dolphins found in the Bay of Islands before Christmas has ruled out disease or viral infection as the cause of death. More >>
Security Increase Planned At Tane Mahuta
Tuesday, 5 October 1999, 2:31 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is planning to improve security at Tane Mahuta following a recent attack of vandalism on the bridge that provides access to this popular West Coast tourist spot. More >>
Kokako cry silenced in Taranaki’s Moki forest
Tuesday, 28 September 1999, 9:05 am | Department of Conservation
The mournful cry of kokako has gone from Taranaki’s Moki Forest with the capture last week of the last known bird. More >>
Work on Tane Mahuta Toilets to Continue
Tuesday, 21 September 1999, 8:42 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation will continue to truck away waste from the toilets at Tane Mahuta and will have completed its plans to have the system totally sealed by the end of next month. More >>
Change Of Management For Motor Camp
Friday, 17 September 1999, 2:46 pm | Department of Conservation
The Lake Waikaremoana Motor Camp in Te Urewera national Park, is about to become privately managed according to Department of Conservation (DOC) Area Office Manager, Glenn Mitchell. More >>
Kaikohe Man Pleads Guilty To Kukupa Hunting
Friday, 17 September 1999, 2:18 pm | Department of Conservation
A Kaikohe man this week pleaded guilty to two charges in relation to hunting, killing and being in possession of kukupa (NZ native woodpigeon) which has absolutely protected status under the Wildlife Act. More >>
Bridge to Tane Mahuta to be Fixed
Wednesday, 15 September 1999, 2:44 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is confident of having the access bridge to the world famous giant Kauri Tane Mahuta back in place in time for the start of the school holidays this weekend. More >>
Old forest gentlemen show their age
Friday, 10 September 1999, 3:36 pm | Department of Conservation
Recent testing of some matai and kahikatea trees at a reserve near Taihape has revealed they are among the oldest specimens of their kind in the country. More >>
Covert Operation Catches Fishers Out
Wednesday, 1 September 1999, 10:19 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has been running a covert compliance operation at the Poor Knights for some time. The operation has involved aerial, remote video and water based night surveillance. More >>
