Farming at the edges of nature reserves is helping exotic species invade New Zealand, finds study

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Sep 9, 2024, 1:33 pm104 pts
Native shrublands were once common across the Canterbury Plains, but over time, conversion of land to other uses, including irrigated pasture, has contributed to their gradual decline. Now, a new study by scientists at Manaaki Whenua—Landcare Research has found that spillover of nutrients and water from…

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