Ragwort
Image:
Lynne Huggins
| DOC
Weeds
Introduction
Weeds are smothering our native plants and destroying our native landscapes.Invasive weeds are destroying our native plant communities and transforming the natural landscapes that make New Zealand unique. Weeds can provide hiding places for pest animals, which is a risk to our native bird species. Weeds can also carry diseases, alter the soil pH and use more water than native plant species.