Queenstown — The 18 takahē released on to 18,000ha of leasehold land in the Rees Valley near Queenstown was made possible thanks to a major predator control effort three years in the making.

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Queenstown — The 18 takahē released on to 18,000ha of leasehold land in the Rees Valley near Queenstown was made possible thanks to a major predator control effort three years in the making.
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Queenstown — The war against wilding trees has received a welcome boost with confirmation of a Lotteries Commission grant, Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group (WCG) spokeswoman Briana Pringle said. “We have been granted $132,601 for wilding control in Wakatipu.
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Queenstown — Queenstown’s Alpine paradise is showing its commitment to the environment with an extensive programme to regenerate native plant life.
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Queenstown — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to approve a recommendation to remove a line of aging Poplar Trees on Lower Shotover Road at next week’s full council meeting, QLDC parks manager Gordon Bailey said.
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Queenstown — The tiny Gibbston Community Association has raised an incredible $1.3million for construction of a stunning 8km trail, following the bank of the Kawarau River, however the project has hit a small snarl.
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Queenstown — An opportunity for members of the Queenstown business and wider community to celebrate both Arbor and World Environment Days will take place next week during the lunch hour, Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell said.
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Queenstown — A campaign will get underway next week to contain the creeping infestation of wilding conifers on the iconic reaches of Queenstown Hill, Queenstown Lakes District Council district forester Briana O’Brien said.
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Queenstown — An updated strategy for wilding tree control in the Wakatipu is now available for public comment.
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