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OldMansBeard

Old Man’s Beard Control in Tasman

Over the past few decades, old man’s beard (OMB) has rapidly spread to many parts of Tasman, and continues to do so at an alarming rate.…

Pest

Pretty pest plant due for exclusion

They’re lovely to look at, but Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an aquatic pest weed that we want to keep out of our region.

We understand that…

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Climbing spindleberry on the rise

Climbing spindleberry (Celastrus orbiculatus), also known as oriental bittersweet, is a vigorous climbing vine. It was originally introduced to New Zealand for its golden autumn foliage…

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Beware the toll of Cathedral Bells

This pest alert is a pleasant-looking plant species whose name and appearance almost evoke a Sunday cuppa with the vicar.

Cathedral Bells (Cobaea scandens) is a fast-growing,…

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Watch out for this spring-loaded beauty

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) was once a popular garden plant, but its weedy nature now means it is banned from sale or propagation in Aotearoa New…

Air Quality Exceedance

The Tasman District Council measures the amount of PM10 (very fine particulate matter smaller than 10 microns) in the air.  The monitoring sites are located in…