SERVICES

Gorse & Broom Spraying

First introduced in New Zealand in the early 1800’s for hedging purposes, gorse and broom have become two of our most prevalent weed species. Being unpalatable to most stock and extremely high seed producers, these plants are rapid and tenacious invaders of both farmland and reserves. Many regional councils throughout the South Island have requirements that landholders must adhere to in order to prevent the spread of these weeds.

Wilding Pine

Wilding pines (wilding conifers) are invasive pine trees that threaten the biological integrity of our native landscapes. Our growing conditions prove perfect for numerous species of conifers. Pines have historically been planted to stabilise areas of erosion in the high country and as research experiments. As these trees have come to maturity their seeds are spread by the wind. Pines are currently planted for production forestry and shelter belts. It’s simply a case of the wrong species being planted in the wrong location.

Our biggest offenders are:

Lodge pole pine (pinus contorta),

Mountain pine (pinus mugo),

Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga mensiesii),

Deciduous larch (Larix decidua)

Scott’s pine (pinus sylvestris)

Corsican pine (pinus nigra)

Wilding conifers are removed by:

Chainsaw felling

Chemical applicating

Drill & Fill herbicide application

For more information see:

https://www.wildingpines.nz/

Wetland Restoration

Godfrey Pest Management are leaders in wetland and braided river restoration through delivering programs that protect these sensitive receiving environments. Talk to us about how we deliver long term solutions to wetland assets.