Weed Control In Peoples’ Hands
Tuesday, 7 August 2001, 4:50 pm
Press Release: Auckland Regional Council
Councillor Jack Henderson
Deputy Chair, Transport
Auckland Regional Council
Private Bag 92012,
Auckland
Auckland is the weed capital of New
Zealand, and it is time for householders to make war against
weed pests. Weeds like tobacco weed, moth plant, and jasmine
are too widespread for any agency to control. Native species
are struggling and the city bird population remains
low.
Now it is up to individual homeowners and tenants to
make an effort for their local environment to identify and
remove major plant pests from their back yards.
Regional
Council officers have produced excellent booklets on
identifying plant pests, plus `Friendly Alternatives’ for
people who are interested in replacing plant pests with
native bird-friendly species. Call Enviroline on 0800 80 60
40, and talk to your neighbours about working
together.
Jack Henderson
Auckland Regional
Councillor
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