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