Subdivisions introduce garden weeds to the forest, according to researchers. The native coastal forests with the most exotic plant species are those bordering old, dense settlements, like this one in Whangamumu Bay, Northland. The authors argue new subdivisions should be kept away from important conservation reserves.
JON SULLIVAN
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Forest and Bird, Issue 302, 1 November 2001, Page 10
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48Subdivisions introduce garden weeds to the forest, according to researchers. The native coastal forests with the most exotic plant species are those bordering old, dense settlements, like this one in Whangamumu Bay, Northland. The authors argue new subdivisions should be kept away from important conservation reserves. JON SULLIVAN Forest and Bird, Issue 302, 1 November 2001, Page 10
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