User:Alan Liefting/Articles/Invasive plant species in New Zealand

Old man's beard smothering a cabbage tree (Cordyline australis) on the Port Hills in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.

A number of invasive plant species have emerged over the short history of human settlement of New Zealand.

History

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Arrival of Maori

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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

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With the arrival of European settlers there was a flood of plants introduce from other countries. (mainly Europe i think....)

Development of agriculture

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Calls for environmental protection

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Agriculture conservation Noxious weeds National Pest Plant Accord Regional Pest Management Strategy

Financial cost

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Gorse in New Zealand - most expensive


Legislation

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Timeline

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See also

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References

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