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Tea bags new research tool
Monday, 2 February 2015, 4:09 pm | Landcare Research
Barbara Anderson recently went through more than 800 tea bags in two days. Sounds like a world record attempt doesn’t it? Yet not one cup was brewed. Instead, they were buried. More >>
Thousands of species undiscovered
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 5:09 pm | Landcare Research
Thousands of species in New Zealand are yet to be discovered. But it’s not just scientists who could uncover them. It could be you. More >>
Regional effort to improve soil quality
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 9:41 am | Landcare Research
Arresting the widespread decline in soil quality is the goal of a new regional soil partnership formed by 17 Pacific countries. More >>
Potential biocontrol agents settling into containment
Wednesday, 17 September 2014, 2:25 pm | Landcare Research
Scientists at Landcare Research are investigating two small European insects as potential bio-control agents against the pest plant Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum). More >>
New Biological Heritage Science Challenge
Friday, 29 August 2014, 4:30 pm | Landcare Research
The new National Science Challenge, New Zealand’s Biological Heritage - Ngā Koiora Tuku Iho, announced today by Science and Innovation Minister, Hon Steven Joyce is much more than just a large research programme, according to Dr James Buwalda, Chair ... More >>
Kiwi science at work on Aussie pest problems
Monday, 18 August 2014, 12:15 pm | Landcare Research
New Zealand science that assists Australian farmers predict mouse outbreaks could soon be applied on this side of the Tasman. More >>
Where are all the silvereyes?
Friday, 11 July 2014, 12:35 pm | Landcare Research
Early results from the 2014 national Garden Bird Survey show a significant drop in the number of silvereyes counted. More >>
Nationwide Garden Bird Survey begins this weekend
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 3:13 pm | Landcare Research
Kiwi nature-lovers are being asked for their help for an important wildlife survey – and you don’t even have to leave your living room or school classroom to take part. More >>
Fun new ‘App’ to bring pest control into electronic world
Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 12:19 pm | Landcare Research
A just-released downloadable smartphone ‘App’ will provide enjoyment this summer and alert the user to the plight of New Zealand’s native birds. It is also set to be a precursor of new tools to challenge how New Zealanders think about pest control. More >>
Diverse projects recieve new Government funding
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 3:46 pm | Landcare Research
Diverse projects aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring more effective pest control are among those that have received significant new Government funding. More >>
Pond borders can benefit bees
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 2:30 pm | Landcare Research
Irrigation pond borders offer a great opportunity to increase biodiversity on farms without impacting on productive land, according to researchers. Landcare Research scientists have used remote sensing – computer analysis of satellite images – ... More >>
Merger creates large environmental certification business
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 10:11 am | Landcare Research
Landcare Research has created one of the largest certifiers for environmental credentials in New Zealand by integrating its three programmes into one subsidiary. More >>
Preliminary results from Garden Bird Survey
Friday, 13 July 2012, 1:18 pm | Landcare Research
Preliminary results from this year’s garden bird survey indicate that the house sparrow is again the top species with an average of 12.4 per garden (compared with 12.7 last year). More >>
What species of birds are in your garden?
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 1:36 pm | Landcare Research
Date: June 28th, 2012 What species of birds are in your garden? The 6th annual national survey of garden birds is about to begin. The survey encourages residents to spend an hour, sometime between June 30th and July 8th 2012 recording the highest number ... More >>
National soils data now available online
Monday, 29 August 2011, 1:06 pm | Landcare Research
Researchers have today unveiled a new online tool to make it easier and more effective for land managers, business, scientists and the public to better understand the soils that underpin New Zealand’s economy, land use and ecology. More >>
We measured the carbon footprint of the Royal Wedding!
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 3:09 pm | Landcare Research
A fanciful estimate of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the Royal Wedding event on Friday 29 April 2011 of Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton More >>
Scottish Parliament Proves Green Credentials with CEMARS
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 4:25 pm | Landcare Research
The Scottish Parliament has become the first public sector body in the UK to be awarded the CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme) standard. More >>
New online access to environmental data
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 10:26 am | Landcare Research
New Zealand has a powerful new online resource to assist people in understanding its diverse natural environments and resources. More >>
Gas certification scheme available in Australia
Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 9:12 am | Landcare Research
New Zealand’s leading greenhouse gas measurement and reduction certification scheme is taking its expertise across the Tasman. More >>
carboNZero programme rolls out the green carpet
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 3:09 pm | Landcare Research
With 8 million tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHG) under management, 170,000 tonnes of GHG offsets undertaken, 275 certifications issued, 250+ organisations contracted to become certified, and international licences in place, the carboNZero programme ... More >>
