Habitat-forming organisms are key to the function or prevention of ecological ‘tipping points’, experts say.
Keeping NZ pest-free
An international working group might be the best way of tracking, understanding and predicting insect invasions.
Science & research fundamental to biosecurity
Late last year, BioHeritage made two important connections in Tauranga – as part of a collective effort to create a world-class biosecurity system for Aotearoa New Zealand.
DNA sequencing technology reaches out to students
Cutting-edge technology is enabling scientists to identify what a wild rat had for dinner, which bacteria are in soil, and to see DNA analysis in real time.
Predicting pests before they arrive
A new tool that predicts which pest insects are likely to invade New Zealand will help us get prepared to fight them before they arrive.
Understanding Māori values to guide forest management
Understanding and balancing community values associated with managing a forest is a challenge facing a Māori group in the North Island.
Scientists striving for easy-grow forests
Researchers are developing a customised seed-mix that can be planted to grow large-scale forests of native vegetation as easily as farmers sow pasture.
Seed-bank set to help revitalise Patuharakeke traditions
A hapū near Whangārei is the latest recipient of a seed-bank enabling them to collect and store seeds from local taonga plants.
Critical research to be accelerated
Kauri dieback and myrtle rust research to be accelerated.
Recognising value of cultural harvests
The cultural value of black swan eggs was highlighted when three were gifted to Ara executives.
Effectiveness of phosphite trials to be assessed
Property owners involved in Kauri Rescue find out if phosphite is helping their trees fight kauri dieback disease.
Cleaning up waterways – naturally
The unsung heroes of our groundwater system could hold the key to helping clean up our waterways.