189 years after import, possums damage half of trees in rare New Zealand forest

In 1837, New Zealand introduced Australian brushtail possums in the hope of building a profitable fur industry. The animals ...

Between 1970 and 1991, New Zealand phased sheep off a remote island; the vegetation recovered and even the island's cats eventually disappeared

For decades, introduced animals transformed some of New Zealand’s remote subantarctic islands, where native plants and ...
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Birds needing trees, trees needing birds focus of New Zealand forest project

The mutual dependence of a colorful pigeon and some of New Zealand’s iconic trees is at the centre of a landmark Year of the Forests project in that country. Wellington, New Zealand: The mutual ...
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Climate shifts alter nectar supply and quality in New Zealand native plants

New research from the University of Waikato shows how nectar supply varies with changes to climate, offering sweet insights for industry and conservation alike. Nectar is an important food supply for ...