User:Alan Liefting/Articles/Invasive plant species in New Zealand
A number of invasive plant species have emerged over the short history of human settlement of New Zealand.
History[edit]
Arrival of Maori[edit]
The Maori people arrived in New Zealand in the 13th century, making the country one of the last landmasses to be populated. They beought with them a small number of plants that were used as food crops.
European settlement[edit]
With the arrival of European settlers there was a flood of plants introduce from other countries. (mainly Europe i think....)
Development of agriculture[edit]
Calls for environmental protection[edit]
Agriculture conservation Noxious weeds National Pest Plant Accord Regional Pest Management Strategy
Financial cost[edit]
Gorse in New Zealand - most expensive
Legislation[edit]
Timeline[edit]
See also[edit]
- Conservation in New Zealand
- Biodiversity of New Zealand
- Agriculture in New Zealand
- Gardening in New Zealand
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Weeds at the Department of Conservation
- Plant threats at Biosecurity New Zealand
- Weeds at Landcare Research
- Weedbusters (organisation)