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1. Kirstie
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   As part of the Emissions Trading Scheme, pest plants 'Wilding Pines' (that are taking over fragile South Island habiatats) will be left to wreck havoc on our some of our biodiversity hotspots.

   Check out the story by Green Party MP Jeannette Fitzsimmons:

   http://blog.greens.org.nz/2009/09/22/wild-and-perverse-ets-disincentives/

   Many of Forest & Bird's South Island branchs have been working for years to eradicate wilding pines. Now, with this perversive incentive to protect them, DOC's budget will be further cut and our efforts will be made even more important.

   Please help us!

   Join us if you've not already done so - and help support our southern branches.
   AND
   Contact Environment Minister Nick Smith and ask him to drop this crazy rule for pest plants.

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. BORHAN
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   In the tropical rain forests (TRF) of Southeast Asia, the Ficus spp. had been traditionally regarded as pest plants and they are eradicated in order to reduce competition against the more valuable merantis (Shoreas) and other tropical hardwoods. But Ficus is now saved and not killed because it was argued that they provide refuge and fruits for the wildlife (and birds). Professional forest management in Malaysia and Indonesia had long accepted and adapted to this change in approach. I believe the same thinking should also be adopted by NZ foresters when it comes to dealing with the wilding pine question. You will have to somehow adapt to the new "ruling" and try to make the best of the situation.

   Posted 2 years ago #

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